Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 16/40

1^st number: 16/40, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

16/40 - 50/18 is -107/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   50/18 = 50 × 20/18 × 20 = 1000/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/360 - 1000/360 = 144 - 1000/360 = -856/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/45

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