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Subtract 42/50 from 28/16

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 42/50

28/16 - 42/50 is 91/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    28/16 = 28 × 25/16 × 25 = 700/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/400 - 336/400 = 700 - 336/400 = 364/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/100

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