Subtract 15/16 from 3/45
345 - 1516 is -209240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
345 = 3 × 1645 × 16 = 48720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1516 = 15 × 4516 × 45 = 675720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48720 - 675720 = 48 - 675720 = -627720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209240
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