Subtract 5/18 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 5/18
50/32 - 5/18 is 185/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
50/32 = 50 × 9/32 × 9 = 450/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/288 - 80/288 = 450 - 80/288 = 370/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/144
- In mixed form: 141/144
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