Subtract 2/9 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 2/9
45/16 - 2/9 is 373/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/144 - 32/144 = 405 - 32/144 = 373/144 - In mixed form: 285/144
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