Subtract 18/32 from 15/50
15/50 - 18/32 is -21/80.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/800 - 450/800 = 240 - 450/800 = -210/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/80
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