Subtract 16/45 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 16/45
54/8 - 16/45 is 1151/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/360 - 128/360 = 2430 - 128/360 = 2302/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/180
- In mixed form: 671/180
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