Subtract 16/56 from 2/25
2/25 - 16/56 is -36/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
2/25 = 2 × 56/25 × 56 = 112/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
16/56 = 16 × 25/56 × 25 = 400/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/1400 - 400/1400 = 112 - 400/1400 = -288/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/175
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