Subtract 10/8 from 36/45
1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 1 2/8
36/45 - 10/8 is -9/20.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/360 - 450/360 = 288 - 450/360 = -162/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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