Subtract 32/45 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 32/45
49/8 - 32/45 is 1949/360.
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,
49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/360 - 256/360 = 2205 - 256/360 = 1949/360 - In mixed form: 5149/360
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