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Subtract 1/32 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/32

50/10 - 1/32 is 159/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    50/10 = 50 × 16/10 × 16 = 800/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/160 - 5/160 = 800 - 5/160 = 795/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/32
  6. In mixed form: 431/32

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