Subtract 1/25 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 1/25
16/8 - 1/25 is 49/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
16/8 = 16 × 25/8 × 25 = 400/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
1/25 = 1 × 8/25 × 8 = 8/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/200 - 8/200 = 400 - 8/200 = 392/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/25
- In mixed form: 124/25
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