Subtract 6/50 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 6/50
72/16 - 6/50 is 219/50.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 25/16 × 25 = 1800/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
6/50 = 6 × 8/50 × 8 = 48/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/400 - 48/400 = 1800 - 48/400 = 1752/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/50
- In mixed form: 419/50
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