Subtract 16/45 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 16/45
30/25 - 16/45 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/225 - 80/225 = 270 - 80/225 = 190/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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