Subtract 50/25 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 2 0/25
32/20 - 50/25 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
32/20 = 32 × 5/20 × 5 = 160/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/100 - 200/100 = 160 - 200/100 = -40/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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