Subtract 16/25 from 1/6
1/6 - 16/25 is -71/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/150 - 96/150 = 25 - 96/150 = -71/150
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