Subtract 3/8 from 5/45
5/45 - 3/8 is -19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/360 - 135/360 = 40 - 135/360 = -95/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72
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