Subtract 16/45 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 16/45
25/12 - 16/45 is 311/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 64/180 = 375 - 64/180 = 311/180 - In mixed form: 1131/180
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