Subtract 7/32 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 7/32
50/6 - 7/32 is 779/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/96 - 21/96 = 800 - 21/96 = 779/96 - In mixed form: 811/96
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