Subtract 50/75 from 16/56
16/56 - 50/75 is -8/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
16/56 = 16 × 75/56 × 75 = 1200/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/4200 - 2800/4200 = 1200 - 2800/4200 = -1600/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21
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