Subtract 16/45 from 81/25
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 16/45
81/25 - 16/45 is 649/225.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 9/25 × 9 = 729/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/225 - 80/225 = 729 - 80/225 = 649/225 - In mixed form: 2199/225
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