Subtract 30/50 from 1/32, Solve 1/32

Subtract 30/50 from 1/32

1/32 - 30/50 is -91/160.

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,
1/32 = 1 × 25/32 × 25 = 25/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/800 - 480/800 = 25 - 480/800 = -455/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/160

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