Subtract 84/45 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 39/45
8/5 - 84/45 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/45 - 84/45 = 72 - 84/45 = -12/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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