Subtract 36/50 from 6/16
6/16 - 36/50 is -69/200.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
36/50 = 36 × 8/50 × 8 = 288/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/400 - 288/400 = 150 - 288/400 = -138/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/200
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