Subtract 50/32 from 16/36
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 1 18/32
16/36 - 50/32 is -161/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
16/36 = 16 × 8/36 × 8 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
50/32 = 50 × 9/32 × 9 = 450/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/288 - 450/288 = 128 - 450/288 = -322/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/144
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