Answers

Subtract 50/40 from 35/32

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

35/32 - 50/40 is -5/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   50/40 = 50 × 4/40 × 4 = 200/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/160 - 200/160 = 175 - 200/160 = -25/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32

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