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Subtract 8/50 from 56/32

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 8/50

56/32 - 8/50 is 159/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    56/32 = 56 × 25/32 × 25 = 1400/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    8/50 = 8 × 16/50 × 16 = 128/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/800 - 128/800 = 1400 - 128/800 = 1272/800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/100
  6. In mixed form: 159/100

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