Subtract 10/45 from 75/8, Solve 9 3/8

Subtract 10/45 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 10/45

75/8 - 10/45 is 659/72.

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,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/360 - 80/360 = 3375 - 80/360 = 3295/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/72
In mixed form: 911/72

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