Subtract 6/75 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 6/75
50/32 - 6/75 is 593/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/2400 - 192/2400 = 3750 - 192/2400 = 3558/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 593/400
- In mixed form: 1193/400
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