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Subtract 6/45 from 1/16

1/16 - 6/45 is -17/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/720 - 96/720 = 45 - 96/720 = -51/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/240

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