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Subtract 25/16 from 28/9

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 1 9/16

28/9 - 25/16 is 223/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    28/9 = 28 × 16/9 × 16 = 448/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/144 - 225/144 = 448 - 225/144 = 223/144
  5. In mixed form: 179/144

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