Subtract 56/45 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 1 11/45
18/8 - 56/45 is 181/180.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 448/360 = 810 - 448/360 = 362/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/180
- In mixed form: 11/180
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