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Subtract 16/75 from 1/6

1/6 - 16/75 is -7/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/150 - 32/150 = 25 - 32/150 = -7/150

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