Subtract 16/72 from 3/50
3/50 - 16/72 is -73/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
3/50 = 3 × 36/50 × 36 = 108/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1800 - 400/1800 = 108 - 400/1800 = -292/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/450
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