Subtract 8/45 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8/45
24/5 - 8/45 is 208/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/45 - 8/45 = 216 - 8/45 = 208/45 - In mixed form: 428/45
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