Subtract 2/50 from 16/48
16/48 - 2/50 is 22/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
16/48 = 16 × 25/48 × 25 = 400/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1200 - 48/1200 = 400 - 48/1200 = 352/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/75
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