Subtract 40/18 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 2 4/18
16/45 - 40/18 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/90 - 200/90 = 32 - 200/90 = -168/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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