Subtract 27/16 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 11/16
1/25 - 27/16 is -659/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
1/25 = 1 × 16/25 × 16 = 16/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
27/16 = 27 × 25/16 × 25 = 675/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/400 - 675/400 = 16 - 675/400 = -659/400
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