Subtract 42/50 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 42/50
84/32 - 42/50 is 357/200.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 25/32 × 25 = 2100/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/800 - 672/800 = 2100 - 672/800 = 1428/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 357/200
- In mixed form: 1157/200
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