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Subtract 10/45 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 10/45

35/8 - 10/45 is 299/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/360 - 80/360 = 1575 - 80/360 = 1495/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/72
  6. In mixed form: 411/72

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