Subtract 14/16 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 14/16 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 14/16

25/9 - 14/16 is 137/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
25/9 = 25 × 16/9 × 16 = 400/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
400/144 - 126/144 = 400 - 126/144 = 274/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72

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