Subtract 1/8 from 64/45
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 1/8
64/45 - 1/8 is 467/360.
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,
64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/360 - 45/360 = 512 - 45/360 = 467/360 - In mixed form: 1107/360
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