Subtract 10/45 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 10/45
14/8 - 10/45 is 55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/360 - 80/360 = 630 - 80/360 = 550/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
- In mixed form: 119/36
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