Subtract 40/8 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5 0/8
98/45 - 40/8 is -127/45.
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,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/360 - 1800/360 = 784 - 1800/360 = -1016/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/45
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