Subtract 49/8 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 6 1/8
45/3 - 49/8 is 71/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
45/3 = 45 × 8/3 × 8 = 360/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
49/8 = 49 × 3/8 × 3 = 147/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/24 - 147/24 = 360 - 147/24 = 213/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/8
- In mixed form: 87/8
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