Subtract 5/45 from 5/16
5/16 - 5/45 is 29/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/720 - 80/720 = 225 - 80/720 = 145/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/144
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