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Subtract 25/18 from 10/16

1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 1 7/18

10/16 - 25/18 is -55/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    25/18 = 25 × 8/18 × 8 = 200/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/144 - 200/144 = 90 - 200/144 = -110/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/72

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