Subtract 2/50 from 8/32
8/32 - 2/50 is 21/100.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/800 - 32/800 = 200 - 32/800 = 168/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/100
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