Subtract 18/8 from 32/45
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 2 2/8
32/45 - 18/8 is -277/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/360 - 810/360 = 256 - 810/360 = -554/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/180
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