Subtract 16/30 from 1/45
1/45 - 16/30 is -23/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/90 - 48/90 = 2 - 48/90 = -46/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/45
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