Subtract 14/16 from 3/50, Solve 3/50

Subtract 14/16 from 3/50

3/50 - 14/16 is -163/200.

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,
3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/400 - 350/400 = 24 - 350/400 = -326/400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/200

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