Subtract 5/16 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/16
70/45 - 5/16 is 179/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/720 - 225/720 = 1120 - 225/720 = 895/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/144
- In mixed form: 135/144
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