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Subtract 12/32 from 50/18

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 12/32

50/18 - 12/32 is 173/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/288 - 108/288 = 800 - 108/288 = 692/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/72
  6. In mixed form: 229/72

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