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Subtract 70/45 from 10/8

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 1 25/45

10/8 - 70/45 is -11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/360 - 560/360 = 450 - 560/360 = -110/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36

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