Subtract 10/45 from 32/8, Solve 4 0/8

Subtract 10/45 from 32/8

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 10/45

32/8 - 10/45 is 34/9.

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,
32/8 = 32 × 45/8 × 45 = 1440/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/360 - 80/360 = 1440 - 80/360 = 1360/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9

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