Subtract 2/50 from 16/40
16/40 - 2/50 is 9/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/200 - 8/200 = 80 - 8/200 = 72/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/25
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