Subtract 9/8 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 1/8
45/6 - 9/8 is 51/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
45/6 = 45 × 4/6 × 4 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 27/24 = 180 - 27/24 = 153/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/8
- In mixed form: 63/8
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