Subtract 2/32 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2/32
50/5 - 2/32 is 159/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
50/5 = 50 × 32/5 × 32 = 1600/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/160 - 10/160 = 1600 - 10/160 = 1590/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/16
- In mixed form: 915/16
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