Subtract 6/32 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/32
50/35 - 6/32 is 139/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/1120 - 210/1120 = 1600 - 210/1120 = 1390/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/112
- In mixed form: 127/112
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