Subtract 72/8 from 8/45
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 9 0/8
8/45 - 72/8 is -397/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/360 - 3240/360 = 64 - 3240/360 = -3176/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/45
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