Subtract 2/28 from 8/45
8/45 - 2/28 is 67/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/1260 - 90/1260 = 224 - 90/1260 = 134/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/630
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