Subtract 16/25 from 7/28
7/28 - 16/25 is -39/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
16/25 = 16 × 28/25 × 28 = 448/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/700 - 448/700 = 175 - 448/700 = -273/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/100
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