Subtract 48/50 from 28/32
28/32 - 48/50 is -17/200.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
48/50 = 48 × 16/50 × 16 = 768/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/800 - 768/800 = 700 - 768/800 = -68/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/200
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