Subtract 7/25 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 7/25
163 - 725 is 37975.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
163 = 16 × 253 × 25 = 40075 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
725 = 7 × 325 × 3 = 2175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40075 - 2175 = 400 - 2175 = 37975 - In mixed form: 5475
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