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Subtract 16/18 from 75/25

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 16/18

75/25 - 16/18 is 19/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    75/25 = 75 × 18/25 × 18 = 1350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/450 - 400/450 = 1350 - 400/450 = 950/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
  6. In mixed form: 21/9

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