Subtract 45/75 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 45/75
18/16 - 45/75 is 21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
18/16 = 18 × 75/16 × 75 = 1350/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
45/75 = 45 × 16/75 × 16 = 720/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/1200 - 720/1200 = 1350 - 720/1200 = 630/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40
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