Subtract 30/36 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 30/36
25/16 - 30/36 is 35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/144 - 120/144 = 225 - 120/144 = 105/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/48
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