Subtract 10/50 from 12/32, Solve 12/32

Subtract 10/50 from 12/32

12/32 - 10/50 is 7/40.

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,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/800 - 160/800 = 300 - 160/800 = 140/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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