Subtract 21/50 from 3/32
3/32 - 21/50 is -261/800.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
21/50 = 21 × 16/50 × 16 = 336/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/800 - 336/800 = 75 - 336/800 = -261/800
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