Subtract 16/36 from 15/25
15/25 - 16/36 is 7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
15/25 = 15 × 36/25 × 36 = 540/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/900 - 400/900 = 540 - 400/900 = 140/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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