Subtract 45/9 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 5 0/9
10/8 - 45/9 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 360/72 = 90 - 360/72 = -270/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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