Subtract 12/50 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 12/50
32/2 - 12/50 is 394/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
32/2 = 32 × 25/2 × 25 = 800/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/50 - 12/50 = 800 - 12/50 = 788/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 394/25
- In mixed form: 1519/25
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