Subtract 36/45 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 36/45
70/8 - 36/45 is 159/20.
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,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/360 - 288/360 = 3150 - 288/360 = 2862/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
- In mixed form: 719/20
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