Subtract 45/90 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 45/90
32/8 - 45/90 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/360 - 180/360 = 1440 - 180/360 = 1260/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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