Subtract 15/49 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 15/49
50/32 - 15/49 is 985/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
50/32 = 50 × 49/32 × 49 = 2450/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
15/49 = 15 × 32/49 × 32 = 480/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1568 - 480/1568 = 2450 - 480/1568 = 1970/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 985/784
- In mixed form: 1201/784
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