Subtract 2/50 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 2/50
98/32 - 2/50 is 1209/400.
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,
98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/800 - 32/800 = 2450 - 32/800 = 2418/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1209/400
- In mixed form: 39/400
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