Subtract 16/25 from 8/24
8/24 - 16/25 is -23/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
16/25 = 16 × 24/25 × 24 = 384/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/600 - 384/600 = 200 - 384/600 = -184/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/75
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