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Subtract 7/16 from 75/25

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 7/16

75/25 - 7/16 is 41/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    75/25 = 75 × 16/25 × 16 = 1200/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/400 - 175/400 = 1200 - 175/400 = 1025/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/16
  6. In mixed form: 29/16

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