Subtract 7/45 from 6/8
68 - 745 is 107180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
68 = 6 × 458 × 45 = 270360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
745 = 7 × 845 × 8 = 56360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270360 - 56360 = 270 - 56360 = 214360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107180
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