Subtract 28/32 from 10/50
10/50 - 28/32 is -27/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/800 - 700/800 = 160 - 700/800 = -540/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40
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