Subtract 1/45 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1/45
21/8 - 1/45 is 937/360.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/360 - 8/360 = 945 - 8/360 = 937/360 - In mixed form: 2217/360
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