Subtract 1/32 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/32
50/10 - 1/32 is 159/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
50/10 = 50 × 16/10 × 16 = 800/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/160 - 5/160 = 800 - 5/160 = 795/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/32
- In mixed form: 431/32
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