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Subtract 2/45 from 12/16

12/16 - 2/45 is 127/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/720 - 32/720 = 540 - 32/720 = 508/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/180

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