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Subtract 1/8 from 42/45

42/45 - 1/8 is 97/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/360 - 45/360 = 336 - 45/360 = 291/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/120

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