Subtract 16/9 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 7/9
45/15 - 16/9 is 11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/45 - 80/45 = 135 - 80/45 = 55/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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