Subtract 9/25 from 16/84
16/84 - 9/25 is -89/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
9/25 = 9 × 84/25 × 84 = 756/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/2100 - 756/2100 = 400 - 756/2100 = -356/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/525
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