Subtract 70/16 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 70/16 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

2/25 - 70/16 is -859/200.

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,
70/16 = 70 × 25/16 × 25 = 1750/400
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/400 - 1750/400 = 32 - 1750/400 = -1718/400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -859/200

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