Subtract 10/45 from 16/18
16/18 - 10/45 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/90 - 20/90 = 80 - 20/90 = 60/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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