Subtract 4/8 from 90/45
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 4/8
90/45 - 4/8 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
90/45 = 90 × 8/45 × 8 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 180/360 = 720 - 180/360 = 540/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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