Subtract 16/28 from 1/45
1/45 - 16/28 is -173/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
1/45 = 1 × 28/45 × 28 = 28/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
16/28 = 16 × 45/28 × 45 = 720/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1260 - 720/1260 = 28 - 720/1260 = -692/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/315
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