Subtract 36/10 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 3 6/10
16/45 - 36/10 is -146/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/90 - 324/90 = 32 - 324/90 = -292/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -146/45
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