Subtract 36/10 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 3 6/10
45/8 - 36/10 is 81/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
45/8 = 45 × 5/8 × 5 = 225/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
36/10 = 36 × 4/10 × 4 = 144/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/40 - 144/40 = 225 - 144/40 = 81/40 - In mixed form: 21/40
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