Subtract 16/18 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 16/18
45/5 - 16/18 is 73/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 80/90 = 810 - 80/90 = 730/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/9
- In mixed form: 81/9
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