Subtract 98/45 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2 8/45
45/8 - 98/45 is 1241/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/360 - 784/360 = 2025 - 784/360 = 1241/360 - In mixed form: 3161/360
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