Subtract 12/45 from 16/50
16/50 - 12/45 is 4/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
12/45 = 12 × 10/45 × 10 = 120/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/450 - 120/450 = 144 - 120/450 = 24/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/75
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