Answers

Subtract 36/32 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

50/20 - 36/32 is 11/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   50/20 = 50 × 8/20 × 8 = 400/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/160 - 180/160 = 400 - 180/160 = 220/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
6. In mixed form: 13/8

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