Subtract 9/45 from 16/25
16/25 - 9/45 is 11/25.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/225 - 45/225 = 144 - 45/225 = 99/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/25
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