Subtract 15/50 from 8/32, Solve 8/32

Subtract 15/50 from 8/32

8/32 - 15/50 is -1/20.

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,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
200/800 - 240/800 = 200 - 240/800 = -40/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20

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