Subtract 1/45 from 10/8, Solve 1 2/8

Subtract 1/45 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 1/45

10/8 - 1/45 is 221/180.

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,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 8/360 = 450 - 8/360 = 442/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/180
In mixed form: 141/180

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