Subtract 5/32 from 1/50
1/50 - 5/32 is -109/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
5/32 = 5 × 25/32 × 25 = 125/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/800 - 125/800 = 16 - 125/800 = -109/800
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