Subtract 50/32 from 8/75
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 1 18/32
8/75 - 50/32 is -1747/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/2400 - 3750/2400 = 256 - 3750/2400 = -3494/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1747/1200
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