Subtract 50/32 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 18/32
4/10 - 50/32 is -93/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/160 - 250/160 = 64 - 250/160 = -186/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/80
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