Subtract 25/9 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 2 7/9
16/28 - 25/9 is -139/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
25/9 = 25 × 28/9 × 28 = 700/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/252 - 700/252 = 144 - 700/252 = -556/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/63
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