Subtract 25/12 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 1/12
50/32 - 25/12 is -25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/96 - 200/96 = 150 - 200/96 = -50/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48
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