Subtract 16/18 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 16/18
45/9 - 16/18 is 37/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/18 - 16/18 = 90 - 16/18 = 74/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/9
- In mixed form: 41/9
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