Subtract 4/50 from 81/16
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 4/50
81/16 - 4/50 is 1993/400.
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,
81/16 = 81 × 25/16 × 25 = 2025/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
4/50 = 4 × 8/50 × 8 = 32/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/400 - 32/400 = 2025 - 32/400 = 1993/400 - In mixed form: 4393/400
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