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Subtract 3/12 from 25/16

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 3/12

25/16 - 3/12 is 21/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/48 - 12/48 = 75 - 12/48 = 63/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  6. In mixed form: 15/16

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