Subtract 1/32 from 4/50
4/50 - 1/32 is 39/800.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 16/50 × 16 = 64/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
1/32 = 1 × 25/32 × 25 = 25/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/800 - 25/800 = 64 - 25/800 = 39/800
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