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Subtract 4/50 from 84/32

1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 4/50

84/32 - 4/50 is 509/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    84/32 = 84 × 25/32 × 25 = 2100/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    4/50 = 4 × 16/50 × 16 = 64/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/800 - 64/800 = 2100 - 64/800 = 2036/800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/200
  6. In mixed form: 2109/200

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