Subtract 20/50 from 7/16
7/16 - 20/50 is 3/80.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/400 - 160/400 = 175 - 160/400 = 15/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/80
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