Subtract 1/50 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1/50
40/32 - 1/50 is 123/100.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 25/32 × 25 = 1000/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/800 - 16/800 = 1000 - 16/800 = 984/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/100
- In mixed form: 123/100
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