Subtract 9/35 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 9/35
50/32 - 9/35 is 731/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
50/32 = 50 × 35/32 × 35 = 1750/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1120 - 288/1120 = 1750 - 288/1120 = 1462/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/560
- In mixed form: 1171/560
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