Subtract 50/84 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 50/84
90/32 - 50/84 is 745/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
90/32 = 90 × 21/32 × 21 = 1890/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/672 - 400/672 = 1890 - 400/672 = 1490/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 745/336
- In mixed form: 273/336
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