Subtract 5/16 from 16/75
16/75 - 5/16 is -119/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
16/75 = 16 × 16/75 × 16 = 256/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/1200 - 375/1200 = 256 - 375/1200 = -119/1200
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