Subtract 8/45 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 8/45
5/4 - 8/45 is 193/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 32/180 = 225 - 32/180 = 193/180 - In mixed form: 113/180
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