Subtract 5/45 from 49/3, Solve 16 1/3

Subtract 5/45 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 5/45

49/3 - 5/45 is 146/9.

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,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
735/45 - 5/45 = 735 - 5/45 = 730/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/9
In mixed form: 162/9

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