Subtract 60/16 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 3 12/16
2/25 - 60/16 is -367/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
60/16 = 60 × 25/16 × 25 = 1500/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/400 - 1500/400 = 32 - 1500/400 = -1468/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/100
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