Subtract 2/45 from 16/84
16/84 - 2/45 is 46/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1260 - 56/1260 = 240 - 56/1260 = 184/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/315
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