Subtract 25/32 from 16/75
16/75 - 25/32 is -1363/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
25/32 = 25 × 75/32 × 75 = 1875/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/2400 - 1875/2400 = 512 - 1875/2400 = -1363/2400
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