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Subtract 4/25 from 27/16

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 4/25

27/16 - 4/25 is 611/400.

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,
    27/16 = 27 × 25/16 × 25 = 675/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/400 - 64/400 = 675 - 64/400 = 611/400
  5. In mixed form: 1211/400

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