Subtract 49/45 from 4/8, Solve 4/8 - 1 4/45 as a fraction

Subtract 49/45 from 4/8

1^st number: 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

4/8 - 49/45 is -53/90.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 392/360 = 180 - 392/360 = -212/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/90

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