Subtract 3/50 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3/50
50/32 - 3/50 is 601/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
50/32 = 50 × 25/32 × 25 = 1250/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
3/50 = 3 × 16/50 × 16 = 48/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/800 - 48/800 = 1250 - 48/800 = 1202/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 601/400
- In mixed form: 1201/400
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