Subtract 70/8 from 4/45
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 8 6/8
4/45 - 70/8 is -1559/180.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/360 - 3150/360 = 32 - 3150/360 = -3118/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1559/180
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