Subtract 25/16 from 7/72
1st number: 7/72, 2nd number: 1 9/16
7/72 - 25/16 is -211/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
7/72 = 7 × 2/72 × 2 = 14/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/144 - 225/144 = 14 - 225/144 = -211/144
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