Subtract 30/9 from 16/50, Solve 16/50

Subtract 30/9 from 16/50

1^st number: 16/50, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

16/50 - 30/9 is -226/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/450 - 1500/450 = 144 - 1500/450 = -1356/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -226/75

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