Subtract 50/25 from 16/18
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 2 0/25
16/18 - 50/25 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/450 - 900/450 = 400 - 900/450 = -500/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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