Subtract 30/25 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 5/25
2/16 - 30/25 is -43/40.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 16/25 × 16 = 480/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/400 - 480/400 = 50 - 480/400 = -430/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/40
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