Subtract 25/50 from 6/32
6/32 - 25/50 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
25/50 = 25 × 16/50 × 16 = 400/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/800 - 400/800 = 150 - 400/800 = -250/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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