Subtract 45/50 from 9/16, Solve 9/16

Subtract 45/50 from 9/16

9/16 - 45/50 is -27/80.

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,
9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/400 - 360/400 = 225 - 360/400 = -135/400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/80

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