Subtract 16/36 from 5/50
5/50 - 16/36 is -31/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/900 - 400/900 = 90 - 400/900 = -310/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/90
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