Subtract 2/10 from 8/45
8/45 - 2/10 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/90 - 18/90 = 16 - 18/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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