Subtract 16/50 from 6/81
6/81 - 16/50 is -166/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
6/81 = 6 × 50/81 × 50 = 300/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
16/50 = 16 × 81/50 × 81 = 1296/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/4050 - 1296/4050 = 300 - 1296/4050 = -996/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/675
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