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Subtract 7/16 from 5/25

5/25 - 7/16 is -19/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    5/25 = 5 × 16/25 × 16 = 80/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/400 - 175/400 = 80 - 175/400 = -95/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/80

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