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Subtract 14/32 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/32

50/35 - 14/32 is 111/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    14/32 = 14 × 35/32 × 35 = 490/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1600/1120 - 490/1120 = 1600 - 490/1120 = 1110/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/112

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