Subtract 80/45 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 1 35/45
54/4 - 80/45 is 211/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
54/4 = 54 × 45/4 × 45 = 2430/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/180 - 320/180 = 2430 - 320/180 = 2110/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/18
- In mixed form: 1113/18
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