Subtract 4/8 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4/8
45/5 - 4/8 is 17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
45/5 = 45 × 8/5 × 8 = 360/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/40 - 20/40 = 360 - 20/40 = 340/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/2
- In mixed form: 81/2
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