Subtract 7/50 from 6/32, Solve 6/32

Subtract 7/50 from 6/32

6/32 - 7/50 is 19/400.

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,
7/50 = 7 × 16/50 × 16 = 112/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/800 - 112/800 = 150 - 112/800 = 38/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/400

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