Subtract 21/25 from 3/16
3/16 - 21/25 is -261/400.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
21/25 = 21 × 16/25 × 16 = 336/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/400 - 336/400 = 75 - 336/400 = -261/400
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