Subtract 12/45 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 12/45
63/16 - 12/45 is 881/240.
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,
63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/720 - 192/720 = 2835 - 192/720 = 2643/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/240
- In mixed form: 3161/240
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