Subtract 40/32 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 8/32
1/5 - 40/32 is -21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/160 - 200/160 = 32 - 200/160 = -168/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/20
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