Subtract 90/50 from 1/32, Solve 1/32

Subtract 90/50 from 1/32

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

1/32 - 90/50 is -283/160.

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,
90/50 = 90 × 16/50 × 16 = 1440/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/800 - 1440/800 = 25 - 1440/800 = -1415/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/160

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