Subtract 15/50 from 3/16
3/16 - 15/50 is -9/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
15/50 = 15 × 8/50 × 8 = 120/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/400 - 120/400 = 75 - 120/400 = -45/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/80
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