Subtract 2/25 from 1/16
1/16 - 2/25 is -7/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/400 - 32/400 = 25 - 32/400 = -7/400
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