Subtract 45/36 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 1 9/36
49/16 - 45/36 is 29/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
45/36 = 45 × 4/36 × 4 = 180/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/144 - 180/144 = 441 - 180/144 = 261/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/16
- In mixed form: 113/16
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