Subtract 2/5 from 16/75
16/75 - 2/5 is -14/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
16/75 = 16 × 1/75 × 1 = 16/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
2/5 = 2 × 15/5 × 15 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/75 - 30/75 = 16 - 30/75 = -14/75
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