Subtract 24/9 from 16/75
1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 2 6/9
16/75 - 24/9 is -184/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
16/75 = 16 × 3/75 × 3 = 48/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/225 - 600/225 = 48 - 600/225 = -552/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -184/75
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