Subtract 18/45 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 18/45
16/7 - 18/45 is 66/35.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/315 - 126/315 = 720 - 126/315 = 594/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
- In mixed form: 131/35
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