Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 9/45

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

9/45 - 40/6 is -97/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/90 - 600/90 = 18 - 600/90 = -582/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/15

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