Subtract 25/16 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 9/16
1/45 - 25/16 is -1109/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
25/16 = 25 × 45/16 × 45 = 1125/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/720 - 1125/720 = 16 - 1125/720 = -1109/720
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