Subtract 18/45 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 18/45
80/16 - 18/45 is 23/5.
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,
80/16 = 80 × 45/16 × 45 = 3600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/720 - 288/720 = 3600 - 288/720 = 3312/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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