Subtract 8/45 from 64/6
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 8/45
64/6 - 8/45 is 472/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
64/6 = 64 × 15/6 × 15 = 960/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/90 - 16/90 = 960 - 16/90 = 944/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 472/45
- In mixed form: 1022/45
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