Subtract 2/50 from 14/32, Solve 14/32

Subtract 2/50 from 14/32

14/32 - 2/50 is 159/400.

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,
14/32 = 14 × 25/32 × 25 = 350/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/800 - 32/800 = 350 - 32/800 = 318/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/400

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