Subtract 30/6 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 5 0/6
50/32 - 30/6 is -55/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 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 6 × 16 = 96,
30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/96 - 480/96 = 150 - 480/96 = -330/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16
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