Subtract 45/30 from 45/8, Solve 5 5/8

Subtract 45/30 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

45/8 - 45/30 is 33/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
675/120 - 180/120 = 675 - 180/120 = 495/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8

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