Subtract 15/16 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 15/16
45/14 - 15/16 is 255/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
45/14 = 45 × 8/14 × 8 = 360/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/112 - 105/112 = 360 - 105/112 = 255/112 - In mixed form: 231/112
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