Subtract 5/81 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5/81
50/16 - 5/81 is 1985/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
50/16 = 50 × 81/16 × 81 = 4050/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/1296 - 80/1296 = 4050 - 80/1296 = 3970/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1985/648
- In mixed form: 341/648
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