Subtract 54/25 from 16/20
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 2 4/25
16/20 - 54/25 is -34/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
16/20 = 16 × 5/20 × 5 = 80/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
54/25 = 54 × 4/25 × 4 = 216/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/100 - 216/100 = 80 - 216/100 = -136/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25
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