Subtract 45/10 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 4 5/10
82 - 4510 is -12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
82 = 8 × 52 × 5 = 4010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
4510 = 45 × 110 × 1 = 4510 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4010 - 4510 = 40 - 4510 = -510 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12
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