Subtract 16/12 from 10/45
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 1 4/12
10/45 - 16/12 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 240/180 = 40 - 240/180 = -200/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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