Subtract 40/45 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 40/45
98/8 - 40/45 is 409/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/360 - 320/360 = 4410 - 320/360 = 4090/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/36
- In mixed form: 1113/36
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