Subtract 16/50 from 6/8
6/8 - 16/50 is 43/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
16/50 = 16 × 4/50 × 4 = 64/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/200 - 64/200 = 150 - 64/200 = 86/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/100
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