Answers

Subtract 35/32 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

50/10 - 35/32 is 125/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   50/10 = 50 × 16/10 × 16 = 800/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/160 - 175/160 = 800 - 175/160 = 625/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/32
6. In mixed form: 329/32

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