Subtract 6/32 from 14/50
14/50 - 6/32 is 37/400.
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,
14/50 = 14 × 16/50 × 16 = 224/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/800 - 150/800 = 224 - 150/800 = 74/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/400
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