Subtract 50/15 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 3 5/15
25/16 - 50/15 is -85/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
25/16 = 25 × 15/16 × 15 = 375/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/240 - 800/240 = 375 - 800/240 = -425/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/48
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