Subtract 8/45 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 8/45
3/2 - 8/45 is 119/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 16/90 = 135 - 16/90 = 119/90 - In mixed form: 129/90
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