Subtract 5/16 from 42/45
42/45 - 5/16 is 149/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/720 - 225/720 = 672 - 225/720 = 447/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/240
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