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Subtract 2/8 from 50/45

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2/8

50/45 - 2/8 is 31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/360 - 90/360 = 400 - 90/360 = 310/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36

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