Subtract 30/36 from 16/50
16/50 - 30/36 is -77/150.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/900 - 750/900 = 288 - 750/900 = -462/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/150
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