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