Subtract 14/50 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 14/50
98/16 - 14/50 is 1169/200.
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,
98/16 = 98 × 25/16 × 25 = 2450/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/400 - 112/400 = 2450 - 112/400 = 2338/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1169/200
- In mixed form: 5169/200
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