Subtract 50/3 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3
16/8 - 50/3 is -44/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/24 - 400/24 = 48 - 400/24 = -352/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/3
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