Subtract 70/45 from 16/75
1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 1 25/45
16/75 - 70/45 is -302/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
16/75 = 16 × 3/75 × 3 = 48/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/225 - 350/225 = 48 - 350/225 = -302/225
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