Subtract 30/50 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 30/50
16/2 - 30/50 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
16/2 = 16 × 25/2 × 25 = 400/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/50 - 30/50 = 400 - 30/50 = 370/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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