Subtract 12/16 from 20/50
20/50 - 12/16 is -7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/400 - 300/400 = 160 - 300/400 = -140/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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