Subtract 48/45 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1 3/45
9/4 - 48/45 is 71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 192/180 = 405 - 192/180 = 213/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
- In mixed form: 111/60
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