Subtract 16/45 from 12/48
12/48 - 16/45 is -19/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/720 - 256/720 = 180 - 256/720 = -76/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/180
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