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Subtract 14/50 from 4/16

4/16 - 14/50 is -3/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    4/16 = 4 × 25/16 × 25 = 100/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/400 - 112/400 = 100 - 112/400 = -12/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/100

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