Subtract 27/10 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2 7/10
45/8 - 27/10 is 117/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
45/8 = 45 × 5/8 × 5 = 225/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
27/10 = 27 × 4/10 × 4 = 108/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/40 - 108/40 = 225 - 108/40 = 117/40 - In mixed form: 237/40
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