Subtract 3/20 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3/20
50/32 - 3/20 is 113/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
3/20 = 3 × 8/20 × 8 = 24/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/160 - 24/160 = 250 - 24/160 = 226/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/80
- In mixed form: 133/80
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