Subtract 6/45 from 45/16, Solve 2 13/16

Subtract 6/45 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/16 - 6/45 is 643/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/720 - 96/720 = 2025 - 96/720 = 1929/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/240
In mixed form: 2163/240

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