Subtract 5/8 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 5/8
72/45 - 5/8 is 39/40.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/360 - 225/360 = 576 - 225/360 = 351/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/40
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