Subtract 12/50 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 12/50
36/16 - 12/50 is 201/100.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 25/16 × 25 = 900/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
12/50 = 12 × 8/50 × 8 = 96/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/400 - 96/400 = 900 - 96/400 = 804/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/100
- In mixed form: 21/100
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