Subtract 16/49 from 5/25
5/25 - 16/49 is -31/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
5/25 = 5 × 49/25 × 49 = 245/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
16/49 = 16 × 25/49 × 25 = 400/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1225 - 400/1225 = 245 - 400/1225 = -155/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/245
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