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Subtract 5/45 from 2/8

2/8 - 5/45 is 5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/360 - 40/360 = 90 - 40/360 = 50/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36

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