Subtract 45/36 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 9/36
16/3 - 45/36 is 49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
16/3 = 16 × 12/3 × 12 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/36 - 45/36 = 192 - 45/36 = 147/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
- In mixed form: 41/12
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