Subtract 16/60 from 4/45
4/45 - 16/60 is -8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/180 - 48/180 = 16 - 48/180 = -32/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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