Subtract 8/50 from 15/16
15/16 - 8/50 is 311/400.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 8/50 × 8 = 64/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/400 - 64/400 = 375 - 64/400 = 311/400
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