Subtract 3/45 from 90/2, Solve 45 0/2

Subtract 3/45 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/45

90/2 - 3/45 is 674/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/90 - 6/90 = 4050 - 6/90 = 4044/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 674/15
In mixed form: 4414/15

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