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Subtract 16/45 from 49/4

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 16/45

49/4 - 16/45 is 2141/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/180 - 64/180 = 2205 - 64/180 = 2141/180
  5. In mixed form: 11161/180

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