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Subtract 16/25 from 3/12

3/12 - 16/25 is -39/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/300 - 192/300 = 75 - 192/300 = -117/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/100

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