Subtract 3/16 from 25/36
25/36 - 3/16 is 73/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/144 - 27/144 = 100 - 27/144 = 73/144
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