Subtract 16/4 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 4 0/4
2/50 - 16/4 is -99/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
2/50 = 2 × 2/50 × 2 = 4/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
16/4 = 16 × 25/4 × 25 = 400/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/100 - 400/100 = 4 - 400/100 = -396/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/25
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