Subtract 1/16 from 25/50
25/50 - 1/16 is 7/16.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/400 - 25/400 = 200 - 25/400 = 175/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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