Subtract 40/25 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 1 15/25
6/16 - 40/25 is -49/40.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/400 - 640/400 = 150 - 640/400 = -490/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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