Subtract 32/40 from 15/50
15/50 - 32/40 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
32/40 = 32 × 5/40 × 5 = 160/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/200 - 160/200 = 60 - 160/200 = -100/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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