Subtract 16/25 from 5/75
5/75 - 16/25 is -43/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/75 - 48/75 = 5 - 48/75 = -43/75
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