Subtract 2/50 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2/50
30/16 - 2/50 is 367/200.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 25/16 × 25 = 750/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/400 - 16/400 = 750 - 16/400 = 734/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/200
- In mixed form: 1167/200
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