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Subtract 16/45 from 25/6

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 16/45

25/6 - 16/45 is 343/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/90 - 32/90 = 375 - 32/90 = 343/90
  5. In mixed form: 373/90

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