Subtract 7/90 from 9/45
9/45 - 7/90 is 11/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 7/90 = 18 - 7/90 = 11/90
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