Subtract 21/50 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 21/50
49/32 - 21/50 is 889/800.
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,
49/32 = 49 × 25/32 × 25 = 1225/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
21/50 = 21 × 16/50 × 16 = 336/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/800 - 336/800 = 1225 - 336/800 = 889/800 - In mixed form: 189/800
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