Subtract 7/45 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 7/45
8/2 - 7/45 is 173/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 14/90 = 360 - 14/90 = 346/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/45
- In mixed form: 338/45
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