Subtract 45/9 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 5 0/9
25/16 - 45/9 is -55/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
45/9 = 45 × 16/9 × 16 = 720/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/144 - 720/144 = 225 - 720/144 = -495/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16
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