Answers

Subtract 42/32 from 50/10

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

50/10 - 42/32 is 59/16.

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,
   42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/160 - 210/160 = 800 - 210/160 = 590/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
6. In mixed form: 311/16

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