Subtract 18/56 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 18/56
25/16 - 18/56 is 139/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
18/56 = 18 × 2/56 × 2 = 36/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/112 - 36/112 = 175 - 36/112 = 139/112 - In mixed form: 127/112
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