Subtract 48/45 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 3/45
16/5 - 48/45 is 32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/45 - 48/45 = 144 - 48/45 = 96/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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