Subtract 32/50 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 32/50
14/2 - 32/50 is 159/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
14/2 = 14 × 25/2 × 25 = 350/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
32/50 = 32 × 1/50 × 1 = 32/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/50 - 32/50 = 350 - 32/50 = 318/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/25
- In mixed form: 69/25
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