Subtract 16/30 from 9/25
9/25 - 16/30 is -13/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/150 - 80/150 = 54 - 80/150 = -26/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/75
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