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Subtract 3/32 from 14/5

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 3/32

14/5 - 3/32 is 433/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    14/5 = 14 × 32/5 × 32 = 448/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/160 - 15/160 = 448 - 15/160 = 433/160
  5. In mixed form: 2113/160

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