Subtract 50/25 from 4/16
1st number: 4/16, 2nd number: 2 0/25
4/16 - 50/25 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 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 25 × 16 = 400,
50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/400 - 800/400 = 100 - 800/400 = -700/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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