Subtract 9/32 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 9/32
50/20 - 9/32 is 71/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
50/20 = 50 × 8/20 × 8 = 400/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/160 - 45/160 = 400 - 45/160 = 355/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/32
- In mixed form: 27/32
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