Subtract 2/45 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2/45
72/8 - 2/45 is 403/45.
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,
72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/360 - 16/360 = 3240 - 16/360 = 3224/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/45
- In mixed form: 843/45
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