Subtract 28/45 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 28/45
49/3 - 28/45 is 707/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
49/3 = 49 × 15/3 × 15 = 735/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/45 - 28/45 = 735 - 28/45 = 707/45 - In mixed form: 1532/45
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