Subtract 50/16 from 14/20
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 3 2/16
14/20 - 50/16 is -97/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/80 - 250/80 = 56 - 250/80 = -194/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/40
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