Subtract 8/45 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 8/45
54/16 - 8/45 is 1151/360.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/720 - 128/720 = 2430 - 128/720 = 2302/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/360
- In mixed form: 371/360
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