Subtract 70/45 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1 25/45
18/16 - 70/45 is -31/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
18/16 = 18 × 45/16 × 45 = 810/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/720 - 1120/720 = 810 - 1120/720 = -310/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/72
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