Subtract 9/32 from 12/50
12/50 - 9/32 is -33/800.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 16/50 × 16 = 192/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/800 - 225/800 = 192 - 225/800 = -33/800
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