Subtract 49/25 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 24/25
16/3 - 49/25 is 253/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
16/3 = 16 × 25/3 × 25 = 400/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
49/25 = 49 × 3/25 × 3 = 147/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/75 - 147/75 = 400 - 147/75 = 253/75 - In mixed form: 328/75
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