Subtract 32/50 from 28/80
28/80 - 32/50 is -29/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
28/80 = 28 × 5/80 × 5 = 140/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
32/50 = 32 × 8/50 × 8 = 256/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/400 - 256/400 = 140 - 256/400 = -116/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/100
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