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Subtract 54/45 from 2/8

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 9/45

2/8 - 54/45 is -19/20.

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,
    2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/360 - 432/360 = 90 - 432/360 = -342/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20

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