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Subtract 2/16 from 14/45

14/45 - 2/16 is 67/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    14/45 = 14 × 16/45 × 16 = 224/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/720 - 90/720 = 224 - 90/720 = 134/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/360

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