Subtract 8/25 from 14/16
14/16 - 8/25 is 111/200.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/400 - 128/400 = 350 - 128/400 = 222/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/200
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