Subtract 25/45 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 25/45
25/16 - 25/45 is 145/144.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/720 - 400/720 = 1125 - 400/720 = 725/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/144
- In mixed form: 11/144
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