Subtract 28/42 from 16/50
16/50 - 28/42 is -26/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
16/50 = 16 × 21/50 × 21 = 336/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
28/42 = 28 × 25/42 × 25 = 700/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1050 - 700/1050 = 336 - 700/1050 = -364/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/75
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