Subtract 16/18 from 9/50
9/50 - 16/18 is -319/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/450 - 400/450 = 81 - 400/450 = -319/450
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