Subtract 1/45 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1/45
20/16 - 1/45 is 221/180.
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,
20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/720 - 16/720 = 900 - 16/720 = 884/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/180
- In mixed form: 141/180
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