Subtract 21/50 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 21/50
18/16 - 21/50 is 141/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
18/16 = 18 × 25/16 × 25 = 450/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/400 - 168/400 = 450 - 168/400 = 282/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/200
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