Subtract 16/45 from 7/25
7/25 - 16/45 is -17/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/225 - 80/225 = 63 - 80/225 = -17/225
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