Subtract 9/25 from 16/28
16/28 - 9/25 is 37/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
9/25 = 9 × 28/25 × 28 = 252/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/700 - 252/700 = 400 - 252/700 = 148/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/175
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