Subtract 16/25 from 8/56
8/56 - 16/25 is -87/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1400 - 896/1400 = 200 - 896/1400 = -696/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/175
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