Subtract 50/16 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 3 2/16
32/9 - 50/16 is 31/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
32/9 = 32 × 16/9 × 16 = 512/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/144 - 450/144 = 512 - 450/144 = 62/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/72
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