Subtract 4/80 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 4/80
45/10 - 4/80 is 89/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/80 - 4/80 = 360 - 4/80 = 356/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/20
- In mixed form: 49/20
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