Subtract 6/16 from 24/25
24/25 - 6/16 is 117/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
24/25 = 24 × 16/25 × 16 = 384/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/400 - 150/400 = 384 - 150/400 = 234/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/200
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