Subtract 6/45 from 45/8, Solve 5 5/8

Subtract 6/45 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/8 - 6/45 is 659/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/360 - 48/360 = 2025 - 48/360 = 1977/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/120
In mixed form: 559/120

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