Subtract 3/45 from 48/8
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 3/45
48/8 - 3/45 is 89/15.
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,
48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/360 - 24/360 = 2160 - 24/360 = 2136/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/15
- In mixed form: 514/15
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