Subtract 6/25 from 10/16
10/16 - 6/25 is 77/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
6/25 = 6 × 16/25 × 16 = 96/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/400 - 96/400 = 250 - 96/400 = 154/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/200
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