Subtract 7/16 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/16
50/25 - 7/16 is 25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/400 - 175/400 = 800 - 175/400 = 625/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/16
- In mixed form: 19/16
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