Subtract 28/50 from 16/30
16/30 - 28/50 is -2/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/150 - 84/150 = 80 - 84/150 = -4/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/75
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