Subtract 7/32 from 42/50
42/50 - 7/32 is 497/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/800 - 175/800 = 672 - 175/800 = 497/800
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