Subtract 10/16 from 10/45
10/45 - 10/16 is -29/72.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/720 - 450/720 = 160 - 450/720 = -290/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/72
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