Subtract 18/45 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 18/45
40/16 - 18/45 is 21/10.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/720 - 288/720 = 1800 - 288/720 = 1512/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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