Answers

Subtract 60/40 from 16/45

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

16/45 - 60/40 is -103/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/360 - 540/360 = 128 - 540/360 = -412/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/90

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