Subtract 30/50 from 4/16
4/16 - 30/50 is -7/20.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 25/16 × 25 = 100/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/400 - 240/400 = 100 - 240/400 = -140/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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