Subtract 42/45 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 42/45
18/8 - 42/45 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 336/360 = 810 - 336/360 = 474/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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