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Subtract 50/45 from 5/16

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

5/16 - 50/45 is -115/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/720 - 800/720 = 225 - 800/720 = -575/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/144

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