Subtract 18/45 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 18/45
50/16 - 18/45 is 109/40.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/720 - 288/720 = 2250 - 288/720 = 1962/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/40
- In mixed form: 229/40
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