Subtract 21/25 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 21/25
40/16 - 21/25 is 83/50.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 25/16 × 25 = 1000/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
21/25 = 21 × 16/25 × 16 = 336/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/400 - 336/400 = 1000 - 336/400 = 664/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/50
- In mixed form: 133/50
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