Subtract 28/32 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 28/32
50/21 - 28/32 is 253/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/672 - 588/672 = 1600 - 588/672 = 1012/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/168
- In mixed form: 185/168
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