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Subtract 2/45 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2/45

40/16 - 2/45 is 221/90.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/720 - 32/720 = 1800 - 32/720 = 1768/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/90
  6. In mixed form: 241/90

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