Subtract 20/75 from 2/16
2/16 - 20/75 is -17/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1200 - 320/1200 = 150 - 320/1200 = -170/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/120
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