Subtract 2/45 from 28/16, Solve 1 12/16

Subtract 2/45 from 28/16

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 2/45

28/16 - 2/45 is 307/180.

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,
28/16 = 28 × 45/16 × 45 = 1260/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/720 - 32/720 = 1260 - 32/720 = 1228/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/180
In mixed form: 1127/180

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