Subtract 16/56 from 8/50
8/50 - 16/56 is -22/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
8/50 = 8 × 28/50 × 28 = 224/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
16/56 = 16 × 25/56 × 25 = 400/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/1400 - 400/1400 = 224 - 400/1400 = -176/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/175
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