Subtract 2/9 from 9/45
9/45 - 2/9 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/45 - 10/45 = 9 - 10/45 = -1/45
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