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Subtract 6/9 from 9/5

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 6/9

9/5 - 6/9 is 17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/45 - 30/45 = 81 - 30/45 = 51/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
  6. In mixed form: 12/15

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