Subtract 9/16 from 4/25
425 - 916 is -161400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
425 = 4 × 1625 × 16 = 64400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
916 = 9 × 2516 × 25 = 225400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64400 - 225400 = 64 - 225400 = -161400
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