Subtract 2/25 from 16/36
16/36 - 2/25 is 82/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/900 - 72/900 = 400 - 72/900 = 328/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/225
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