Subtract 45/90 from 16/8, Solve 2 0/8

Subtract 45/90 from 16/8

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 45/90

16/8 - 45/90 is 3/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
16/8 = 16 × 45/8 × 45 = 720/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 180/360 = 720 - 180/360 = 540/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2

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