Subtract 3/45 from 9/16
9/16 - 3/45 is 119/240.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/720 - 48/720 = 405 - 48/720 = 357/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/240
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