Subtract 25/16 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 9/16
15/10 - 25/16 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
15/10 = 15 × 8/10 × 8 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
25/16 = 25 × 5/16 × 5 = 125/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/80 - 125/80 = 120 - 125/80 = -5/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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