Subtract 49/32 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 17/32
410 - 4932 is -181160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
410 = 4 × 1610 × 16 = 64160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4932 = 49 × 532 × 5 = 245160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64160 - 245160 = 64 - 245160 = -181160
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