Subtract 50/32 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 18/32
10/12 - 50/32 is -35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/96 - 150/96 = 80 - 150/96 = -70/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48
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