Subtract 10/25 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 10/25
45/16 - 10/25 is 193/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
45/16 = 45 × 25/16 × 25 = 1125/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/400 - 160/400 = 1125 - 160/400 = 965/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/80
- In mixed form: 233/80
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