Subtract 6/16 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 6/16
72/45 - 6/16 is 49/40.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 16/45 × 16 = 1152/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
6/16 = 6 × 45/16 × 45 = 270/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/720 - 270/720 = 1152 - 270/720 = 882/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
- In mixed form: 19/40
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