Subtract 2/45 from 81/8
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 2/45
81/8 - 2/45 is 3629/360.
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,
81/8 = 81 × 45/8 × 45 = 3645/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/360 - 16/360 = 3645 - 16/360 = 3629/360 - In mixed form: 1029/360
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