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Subtract 18/32 from 1/50

1/50 - 18/32 is -217/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/800 - 450/800 = 16 - 450/800 = -434/800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/400

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