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Subtract 1/16 from 25/10

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1/16

25/10 - 1/16 is 39/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/80 - 5/80 = 200 - 5/80 = 195/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
  6. In mixed form: 27/16

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