Subtract 15/50 from 3/32
3/32 - 15/50 is -33/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/800 - 240/800 = 75 - 240/800 = -165/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/160
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