Subtract 45/28 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 17/28
36/16 - 45/28 is 9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
45/28 = 45 × 4/28 × 4 = 180/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/112 - 180/112 = 252 - 180/112 = 72/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14
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