Subtract 21/50 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 21/50
36/16 - 21/50 is 183/100.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/400 - 168/400 = 900 - 168/400 = 732/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/100
- In mixed form: 183/100
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