Subtract 10/50 from 98/32, Solve 3 2/32

Subtract 10/50 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 10/50

98/32 - 10/50 is 229/80.

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,
98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/800 - 160/800 = 2450 - 160/800 = 2290/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/80
In mixed form: 269/80

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