Subtract 8/45 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 8/45
98/3 - 8/45 is 1462/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
98/3 = 98 × 15/3 × 15 = 1470/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/45 - 8/45 = 1470 - 8/45 = 1462/45 - In mixed form: 3222/45
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