Subtract 20/9 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 2 2/9
16/45 - 20/9 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/45 - 100/45 = 16 - 100/45 = -84/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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