Subtract 6/45 from 16/36
16/36 - 6/45 is 14/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 24/180 = 80 - 24/180 = 56/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/36-6/45 16/36-12/45 16/72-6/45 16/36-6/90 48/36-6/45 16/36-18/45 80/36-6/45 16/36-30/45 16/36-42/45