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Subtract 16/25 from 45/14

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 16/25

45/14 - 16/25 is 901/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    45/14 = 45 × 25/14 × 25 = 1125/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/350 - 224/350 = 1125 - 224/350 = 901/350
  5. In mixed form: 2201/350

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