Subtract 27/10 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2 7/10
42/32 - 27/10 is -111/80.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
27/10 = 27 × 16/10 × 16 = 432/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/160 - 432/160 = 210 - 432/160 = -222/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/80
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