Subtract 8/16 from 4/25
4/25 - 8/16 is -17/50.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/400 - 200/400 = 64 - 200/400 = -136/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/50
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