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Subtract 15/45 from 42/16

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 15/45

42/16 - 15/45 is 55/24.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/720 - 240/720 = 1890 - 240/720 = 1650/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/24
  6. In mixed form: 27/24

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