Subtract 50/25 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 2 0/25
2/32 - 50/25 is -31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 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 25 × 32 = 800,
50/25 = 50 × 32/25 × 32 = 1600/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/800 - 1600/800 = 50 - 1600/800 = -1550/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16
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