Subtract 49/5 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 9 4/5
16/45 - 49/5 is -85/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/45 - 441/45 = 16 - 441/45 = -425/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/9
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