Subtract 20/21 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 20/21
50/32 - 20/21 is 205/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
20/21 = 20 × 32/21 × 32 = 640/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/672 - 640/672 = 1050 - 640/672 = 410/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/336
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