Subtract 40/50 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 40/50
16/4 - 40/50 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
16/4 = 16 × 25/4 × 25 = 400/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
40/50 = 40 × 2/50 × 2 = 80/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/100 - 80/100 = 400 - 80/100 = 320/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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