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Subtract 14/50 from 28/32

28/32 - 14/50 is 119/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    14/50 = 14 × 16/50 × 16 = 224/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/800 - 224/800 = 700 - 224/800 = 476/800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/200

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