Subtract 45/8 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 5 5/8
70/9 - 45/8 is 155/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/72 - 405/72 = 560 - 405/72 = 155/72 - In mixed form: 211/72
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