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Subtract 2/50 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2/50

40/16 - 2/50 is 123/50.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 25/16 × 25 = 1000/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/400 - 16/400 = 1000 - 16/400 = 984/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/50
  6. In mixed form: 223/50

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