Subtract 60/50 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 10/50
3/32 - 60/50 is -177/160.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
60/50 = 60 × 16/50 × 16 = 960/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/800 - 960/800 = 75 - 960/800 = -885/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/160
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