Subtract 15/16 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 15/16
75/50 - 15/16 is 9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
75/50 = 75 × 8/50 × 8 = 600/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/400 - 375/400 = 600 - 375/400 = 225/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16
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