Subtract 16/50 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 16/50
15/9 - 16/50 is 101/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 144/450 = 750 - 144/450 = 606/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/75
- In mixed form: 126/75
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