Subtract 50/25 from 2/16, Solve 2/16

Subtract 50/25 from 2/16

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

2/16 - 50/25 is -15/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 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 25 × 16 = 400,
50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/400 - 800/400 = 50 - 800/400 = -750/400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8

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