Subtract 45/20 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 5/20
35/8 - 45/20 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
45/20 = 45 × 2/20 × 2 = 90/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/40 - 90/40 = 175 - 90/40 = 85/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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