Subtract 50/45 from 3/8, Solve 3/8 - 1 5/45 as a fraction

Subtract 50/45 from 3/8

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

3/8 - 50/45 is -53/72.

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,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 400/360 = 135 - 400/360 = -265/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/72

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