Subtract 2/8 from 54/45
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 2/8
54/45 - 2/8 is 19/20.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/360 - 90/360 = 432 - 90/360 = 342/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20
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