Answers

Subtract 8/45 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 8/45

7/5 - 8/45 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/45 - 8/45 = 63 - 8/45 = 55/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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