Subtract 4/45 from 2/16
2/16 - 4/45 is 13/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/720 - 64/720 = 90 - 64/720 = 26/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/360
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