Subtract 1/45 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 1/45
4516 - 145 is 2009720.
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,
4516 = 45 × 4516 × 45 = 2025720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
145 = 1 × 1645 × 16 = 16720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025720 - 16720 = 2025 - 16720 = 2009720 - In mixed form: 2569720
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