Subtract 12/18 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 12/18
45/16 - 12/18 is 103/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/144 - 96/144 = 405 - 96/144 = 309/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/48
- In mixed form: 27/48
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