Answers

Subtract 54/40 from 16/25

1^st number: 16/25, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

16/25 - 54/40 is -71/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   16/25 = 16 × 8/25 × 8 = 128/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   54/40 = 54 × 5/40 × 5 = 270/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/200 - 270/200 = 128 - 270/200 = -142/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/100

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