Subtract 12/16 from 1/50
1/50 - 12/16 is -73/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
1/50 = 1 × 8/50 × 8 = 8/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/400 - 300/400 = 8 - 300/400 = -292/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/100
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