Subtract 12/50 from 16/45
16/45 - 12/50 is 26/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
16/45 = 16 × 10/45 × 10 = 160/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/450 - 108/450 = 160 - 108/450 = 52/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/225
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