Answers

Subtract 16/36 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 16/36

75/25 - 16/36 is 23/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   75/25 = 75 × 36/25 × 36 = 2700/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/900 - 400/900 = 2700 - 400/900 = 2300/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
6. In mixed form: 25/9

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