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Subtract 20/25 from 2/16

2/16 - 20/25 is -27/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    20/25 = 20 × 16/25 × 16 = 320/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/400 - 320/400 = 50 - 320/400 = -270/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40

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