Subtract 14/25 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 14/25
36/16 - 14/25 is 169/100.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 25/16 × 25 = 900/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/400 - 224/400 = 900 - 224/400 = 676/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/100
- In mixed form: 169/100
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