Subtract 90/50 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 40/50
16/28 - 90/50 is -43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
90/50 = 90 × 14/50 × 14 = 1260/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/700 - 1260/700 = 400 - 1260/700 = -860/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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