Subtract 7/32 from 50/10, Solve 5 0/10

Subtract 7/32 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/32

50/10 - 7/32 is 153/32.

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,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
800/160 - 35/160 = 800 - 35/160 = 765/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/32
In mixed form: 425/32

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