Subtract 12/45 from 3/16
3/16 - 12/45 is -19/240.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/720 - 192/720 = 135 - 192/720 = -57/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/240
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