Subtract 25/16 from 9/12
1st number: 9/12, 2nd number: 1 9/16
9/12 - 25/16 is -13/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/48 - 75/48 = 36 - 75/48 = -39/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16
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