Subtract 16/25 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 16/25
15/9 - 16/25 is 77/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/225 - 144/225 = 375 - 144/225 = 231/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/75
- In mixed form: 12/75
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