Subtract 4/45 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 4/45
9/8 - 4/45 is 373/360.
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,
9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/360 - 32/360 = 405 - 32/360 = 373/360 - In mixed form: 113/360
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