Subtract 12/25 from 2/16
2/16 - 12/25 is -71/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/400 - 192/400 = 50 - 192/400 = -142/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/200
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