Subtract 42/8 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 5 2/8
1/45 - 42/8 is -941/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/360 - 1890/360 = 8 - 1890/360 = -1882/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -941/180
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