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Subtract 3/16 from 15/25

15/25 - 3/16 is 33/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    15/25 = 15 × 16/25 × 16 = 240/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/400 - 75/400 = 240 - 75/400 = 165/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/80

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