Subtract 10/25 from 12/16
12/16 - 10/25 is 7/20.
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,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/400 - 160/400 = 300 - 160/400 = 140/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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