Subtract 56/45 from 16/25
1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 1 11/45
16/25 - 56/45 is -136/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/225 - 280/225 = 144 - 280/225 = -136/225
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