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Subtract 4/45 from 16/5

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 4/45

16/5 - 4/45 is 28/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/45 - 4/45 = 144 - 4/45 = 140/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  6. In mixed form: 31/9

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