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Subtract 6/18 from 45/16

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 6/18

45/16 - 6/18 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/144 - 48/144 = 405 - 48/144 = 357/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
  6. In mixed form: 223/48

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