Subtract 10/72 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 10/72
25/16 - 10/72 is 205/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
10/72 = 10 × 2/72 × 2 = 20/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/144 - 20/144 = 225 - 20/144 = 205/144 - In mixed form: 161/144
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