Subtract 3/32 from 45/50
45/50 - 3/32 is 129/160.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 16/50 × 16 = 720/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/800 - 75/800 = 720 - 75/800 = 645/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/160
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