Subtract 8/28 from 9/45
9/45 - 8/28 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
8/28 = 8 × 45/28 × 45 = 360/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1260 - 360/1260 = 252 - 360/1260 = -108/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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