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Subtract 6/16 from 4/25

4/25 - 6/16 is -43/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/400 - 150/400 = 64 - 150/400 = -86/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/200

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