Subtract 45/8 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 5 5/8
50/10 - 45/8 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
50/10 = 50 × 4/10 × 4 = 200/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
45/8 = 45 × 5/8 × 5 = 225/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/40 - 225/40 = 200 - 225/40 = -25/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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