Subtract 40/45 from 9/54
9/54 - 40/45 is -13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
40/45 = 40 × 6/45 × 6 = 240/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/270 - 240/270 = 45 - 240/270 = -195/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18
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