Subtract 20/50 from 2/16
2/16 - 20/50 is -11/40.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/400 - 160/400 = 50 - 160/400 = -110/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40
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