Subtract 84/50 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 34/50
12/32 - 84/50 is -261/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
84/50 = 84 × 16/50 × 16 = 1344/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/800 - 1344/800 = 300 - 1344/800 = -1044/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/200
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