Subtract 14/45 from 42/8, Solve 5 2/8

Subtract 14/45 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 14/45

42/8 - 14/45 is 889/180.

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,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/360 - 112/360 = 1890 - 112/360 = 1778/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 889/180
In mixed form: 4169/180

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