Subtract 16/25 from 9/36
9/36 - 16/25 is -39/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
16/25 = 16 × 36/25 × 36 = 576/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/900 - 576/900 = 225 - 576/900 = -351/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/100
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