Subtract 50/16 from 14/40
1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 3 2/16
14/40 - 50/16 is -111/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/80 - 250/80 = 28 - 250/80 = -222/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/40
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