Subtract 20/45 from 10/16
10/16 - 20/45 is 13/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/720 - 320/720 = 450 - 320/720 = 130/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/72
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