Subtract 21/36 from 16/50
16/50 - 21/36 is -79/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
16/50 = 16 × 18/50 × 18 = 288/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/900 - 525/900 = 288 - 525/900 = -237/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/300
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