Subtract 21/25 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 21/25
50/16 - 21/25 is 457/200.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 25/16 × 25 = 1250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
21/25 = 21 × 16/25 × 16 = 336/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/400 - 336/400 = 1250 - 336/400 = 914/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 457/200
- In mixed form: 257/200
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