Subtract 5/50 from 2/32
2/32 - 5/50 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/800 - 80/800 = 50 - 80/800 = -30/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
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