Subtract 27/5 from 16/50
1st number: 16/50, 2nd number: 5 2/5
16/50 - 27/5 is -127/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
16/50 = 16 × 1/50 × 1 = 16/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
27/5 = 27 × 10/5 × 10 = 270/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/50 - 270/50 = 16 - 270/50 = -254/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/25
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