Subtract 7/10 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 7/10
80/45 - 7/10 is 97/90.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/90 - 63/90 = 160 - 63/90 = 97/90 - In mixed form: 17/90
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