Answers

Subtract 25/16 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

35/45 - 25/16 is -113/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   25/16 = 25 × 45/16 × 45 = 1125/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/720 - 1125/720 = 560 - 1125/720 = -565/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/144

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