Subtract 5/32 from 5/50
5/50 - 5/32 is -9/160.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
5/32 = 5 × 25/32 × 25 = 125/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/800 - 125/800 = 80 - 125/800 = -45/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/160
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