Subtract 27/16 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1 11/16
45/10 - 27/16 is 45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/80 - 135/80 = 360 - 135/80 = 225/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
- In mixed form: 213/16
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