Subtract 1/45 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1/45
80/8 - 1/45 is 449/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
80/8 = 80 × 45/8 × 45 = 3600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/360 - 8/360 = 3600 - 8/360 = 3592/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 449/45
- In mixed form: 944/45
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