Subtract 10/16 from 10/50
10/50 - 10/16 is -17/40.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/400 - 250/400 = 80 - 250/400 = -170/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/40
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