Subtract 10/32 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 10/32
50/18 - 10/32 is 355/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/288 - 90/288 = 800 - 90/288 = 710/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 355/144
- In mixed form: 267/144
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