Subtract 15/5 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3 0/5
50/32 - 15/5 is -23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/160 - 480/160 = 250 - 480/160 = -230/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/16
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