Subtract 3/50 from 10/16
10/16 - 3/50 is 113/200.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/400 - 24/400 = 250 - 24/400 = 226/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/200
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