Subtract 10/45 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 10/45
49/16 - 10/45 is 409/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/16 = 49 × 45/16 × 45 = 2205/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/720 - 160/720 = 2205 - 160/720 = 2045/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/144
- In mixed form: 2121/144
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