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Subtract 5/16 from 2/45

2/45 - 5/16 is -193/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/720 - 225/720 = 32 - 225/720 = -193/720

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