Subtract 15/27 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 15/27
45/16 - 15/27 is 325/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
45/16 = 45 × 27/16 × 27 = 1215/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/432 - 240/432 = 1215 - 240/432 = 975/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/144
- In mixed form: 237/144
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