Subtract 16/3 from 25/50
1st number: 25/50, 2nd number: 5 1/3
25/50 - 16/3 is -29/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
16/3 = 16 × 50/3 × 50 = 800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/150 - 800/150 = 75 - 800/150 = -725/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/6
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