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Subtract 3/16 from 84/45

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 3/16

84/45 - 3/16 is 403/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    84/45 = 84 × 16/45 × 16 = 1344/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/720 - 135/720 = 1344 - 135/720 = 1209/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/240
  6. In mixed form: 1163/240

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