Subtract 16/25 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 16/25
16/12 - 16/25 is 52/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
16/12 = 16 × 25/12 × 25 = 400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/300 - 192/300 = 400 - 192/300 = 208/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/75
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