Answers

Subtract 45/32 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

50/40 - 45/32 is -5/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   50/40 = 50 × 4/40 × 4 = 200/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/160 - 225/160 = 200 - 225/160 = -25/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁰/₄₀-⁹⁰/₃₂ ⁵⁰/₈₀-⁴⁵/₃₂ ⁵⁰/₄₀-⁴⁵/₆₄ ⁵⁰/₄₀-⁴⁵/₉₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator