Subtract 12/50 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 12/50
16/3 - 12/50 is 382/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
16/3 = 16 × 50/3 × 50 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/150 - 36/150 = 800 - 36/150 = 764/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 382/75
- In mixed form: 57/75
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