Subtract 2/8 from 45/75
45/75 - 2/8 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
2/8 = 2 × 75/8 × 75 = 150/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/600 - 150/600 = 360 - 150/600 = 210/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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