Subtract 16/10 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 6/10
12/32 - 16/10 is -49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
16/10 = 16 × 16/10 × 16 = 256/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/160 - 256/160 = 60 - 256/160 = -196/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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