Subtract 3/50 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 3/50
16/2 - 3/50 is 397/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
16/2 = 16 × 25/2 × 25 = 400/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/50 - 3/50 = 400 - 3/50 = 397/50 - In mixed form: 747/50
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