Subtract 50/81 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 50/81
16/2 - 50/81 is 598/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
16/2 = 16 × 81/2 × 81 = 1296/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/162 - 100/162 = 1296 - 100/162 = 1196/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 598/81
- In mixed form: 731/81
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