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Subtract 50/60 from 16/75

16/75 - 50/60 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/300 - 250/300 = 64 - 250/300 = -186/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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