Subtract 4/45 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 4/45
15/8 - 4/45 is 643/360.
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,
15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/360 - 32/360 = 675 - 32/360 = 643/360 - In mixed form: 1283/360
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