Subtract 16/96 from 9/25
9/25 - 16/96 is 29/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
9/25 = 9 × 96/25 × 96 = 864/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
16/96 = 16 × 25/96 × 25 = 400/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2400 - 400/2400 = 864 - 400/2400 = 464/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/150
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