Subtract 30/50 from 21/32
21/32 - 30/50 is 9/160.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/800 - 480/800 = 525 - 480/800 = 45/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/160
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