Subtract 7/45 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 7/45
94 - 745 is 377180.
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,
94 = 9 × 454 × 45 = 405180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
745 = 7 × 445 × 4 = 28180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405180 - 28180 = 405 - 28180 = 377180 - In mixed form: 217180
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