Subtract 16/24 from 3/25
3/25 - 16/24 is -41/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
3/25 = 3 × 24/25 × 24 = 72/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/600 - 400/600 = 72 - 400/600 = -328/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/75
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