Subtract 24/75 from 5/16
5/16 - 24/75 is -3/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1200 - 384/1200 = 375 - 384/1200 = -9/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/400
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