Subtract 16/50 from 5/25
5/25 - 16/50 is -3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
5/25 = 5 × 2/25 × 2 = 10/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
16/50 = 16 × 1/50 × 1 = 16/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/50 - 16/50 = 10 - 16/50 = -6/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/25
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