Subtract 75/50 from 4/32
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 25/50
4/32 - 75/50 is -11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
75/50 = 75 × 16/50 × 16 = 1200/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/800 - 1200/800 = 100 - 1200/800 = -1100/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8
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