Subtract 16/40 from 2/25
2/25 - 16/40 is -8/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/200 - 80/200 = 16 - 80/200 = -64/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/25
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