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Subtract 18/16 from 1/50

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 2/16

1/50 - 18/16 is -221/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    1/50 = 1 × 8/50 × 8 = 8/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    18/16 = 18 × 25/16 × 25 = 450/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/400 - 450/400 = 8 - 450/400 = -442/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/200

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