Subtract 49/5 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 9 4/5
2/16 - 49/5 is -387/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
49/5 = 49 × 16/5 × 16 = 784/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 784/80 = 10 - 784/80 = -774/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -387/40
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