Subtract 9/25 from 50/80
50/80 - 9/25 is 53/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
50/80 = 50 × 5/80 × 5 = 250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
9/25 = 9 × 16/25 × 16 = 144/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/400 - 144/400 = 250 - 144/400 = 106/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/200
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