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Subtract 32/5 from 3/50

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 6 2/5

3/50 - 32/5 is -317/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 5 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    32/5 = 32 × 10/5 × 10 = 320/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/50 - 320/50 = 3 - 320/50 = -317/50

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