Subtract 50/45 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 1 5/45
75/8 - 50/45 is 595/72.
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,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/360 - 400/360 = 3375 - 400/360 = 2975/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 595/72
- In mixed form: 819/72
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