Subtract 10/8 from 10/45
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 1 2/8
10/45 - 10/8 is -37/36.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/360 - 450/360 = 80 - 450/360 = -370/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/36
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