Subtract 15/45 from 49/16, Solve 3 1/16

Subtract 15/45 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 15/45

49/16 - 15/45 is 131/48.

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,
15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/720 - 240/720 = 2205 - 240/720 = 1965/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/48
In mixed form: 235/48

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