Subtract 14/16 from 8/50
8/50 - 14/16 is -143/200.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 8/50 × 8 = 64/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/400 - 350/400 = 64 - 350/400 = -286/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/200
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