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Subtract 2/45 from 36/16

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2/45

36/16 - 2/45 is 397/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/720 - 32/720 = 1620 - 32/720 = 1588/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/180
  6. In mixed form: 237/180

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