Subtract 16/28 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 16/28
45/25 - 16/28 is 43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/700 - 400/700 = 1260 - 400/700 = 860/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/35
- In mixed form: 18/35
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