Subtract 30/32 from 7/50
7/50 - 30/32 is -319/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
7/50 = 7 × 16/50 × 16 = 112/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
30/32 = 30 × 25/32 × 25 = 750/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/800 - 750/800 = 112 - 750/800 = -638/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/400
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