Subtract 8/36 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 8/36
50/45 - 8/36 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 40/180 = 200 - 40/180 = 160/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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