Subtract 16/45 from 16/30
16/30 - 16/45 is 8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/90 - 32/90 = 48 - 32/90 = 16/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45
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