Subtract 72/50 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 22/50
1/16 - 72/50 is -551/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
72/50 = 72 × 8/50 × 8 = 576/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/400 - 576/400 = 25 - 576/400 = -551/400
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