Subtract 40/50 from 15/16
15/16 - 40/50 is 11/80.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/400 - 320/400 = 375 - 320/400 = 55/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/80
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