Subtract 16/30 from 81/50
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 16/30
81/50 - 16/30 is 163/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/150 - 80/150 = 243 - 80/150 = 163/150 - In mixed form: 113/150
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