Subtract 16/12 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 16/12 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

2/25 - 16/12 is -94/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
16/12 = 16 × 25/12 × 25 = 400/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 400/300 = 24 - 400/300 = -376/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/75

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