Subtract 50/7 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 7 1/7
32/6 - 50/7 is -38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
50/7 = 50 × 6/7 × 6 = 300/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/42 - 300/42 = 224 - 300/42 = -76/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/21
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