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Subtract 49/45 from 16/4

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 4/45

16/4 - 49/45 is 131/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/180 - 196/180 = 720 - 196/180 = 524/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/45
  6. In mixed form: 241/45

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