Subtract 45/6 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 7 3/6
16/45 - 45/6 is -643/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/90 - 675/90 = 32 - 675/90 = -643/90
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