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Subtract 6/50 from 1/32

1/32 - 6/50 is -71/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    1/32 = 1 × 25/32 × 25 = 25/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    6/50 = 6 × 16/50 × 16 = 96/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/800 - 96/800 = 25 - 96/800 = -71/800

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