Subtract 18/32 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 18/32
50/10 - 18/32 is 71/16.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/160 - 90/160 = 800 - 90/160 = 710/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
- In mixed form: 47/16
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