Subtract 5/50 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5/50
50/16 - 5/50 is 121/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
50/16 = 50 × 25/16 × 25 = 1250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
5/50 = 5 × 8/50 × 8 = 40/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/400 - 40/400 = 1250 - 40/400 = 1210/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/40
- In mixed form: 31/40
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