Subtract 10/45 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 10/45
104 - 1045 is 4118.
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,
104 = 10 × 454 × 45 = 450180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1045 = 10 × 445 × 4 = 40180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450180 - 40180 = 450 - 40180 = 410180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4118
- In mixed form: 2518
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