Subtract 1/45 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 1/45
25/16 - 1/45 is 1109/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
25/16 = 25 × 45/16 × 45 = 1125/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/720 - 16/720 = 1125 - 16/720 = 1109/720 - In mixed form: 1389/720
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