Subtract 12/16 from 1/45
1/45 - 12/16 is -131/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/720 - 540/720 = 16 - 540/720 = -524/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/180
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