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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/700 - 400/700 = 1260 - 400/700 = 860/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/35
  6. In mixed form: 18/35

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