Subtract 16/50 from 7/9
7/9 - 16/50 is 103/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
7/9 = 7 × 50/9 × 50 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/450 - 144/450 = 350 - 144/450 = 206/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/225
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