Subtract 1/45 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 1/45
50/16 - 1/45 is 1117/360.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/720 - 16/720 = 2250 - 16/720 = 2234/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1117/360
- In mixed form: 337/360
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