Subtract 9/50 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 9/50
32/3 - 9/50 is 1573/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
32/3 = 32 × 50/3 × 50 = 1600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/150 - 27/150 = 1600 - 27/150 = 1573/150 - In mixed form: 1073/150
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