Subtract 72/8 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 9 0/8
45/18 - 72/8 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 648/72 = 180 - 648/72 = -468/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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