Subtract 3/7 from 16/50
16/50 - 3/7 is -19/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
3/7 = 3 × 50/7 × 50 = 150/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/350 - 150/350 = 112 - 150/350 = -38/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/175
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