Subtract 25/16 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 9/16
45/6 - 25/16 is 95/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/48 - 75/48 = 360 - 75/48 = 285/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/16
- In mixed form: 515/16
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