Subtract 16/45 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 16/45
18/6 - 16/45 is 119/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
18/6 = 18 × 15/6 × 15 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 32/90 = 270 - 32/90 = 238/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/45
- In mixed form: 229/45
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