Answers

Subtract 80/45 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

42/8 - 80/45 is 125/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/360 - 640/360 = 1890 - 640/360 = 1250/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/36
6. In mixed form: 317/36

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