Subtract 16/45 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 16/45
16/7 - 16/45 is 608/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
16/7 = 16 × 45/7 × 45 = 720/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/315 - 112/315 = 720 - 112/315 = 608/315 - In mixed form: 1293/315
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