Subtract 1/40 from 5/32
5/32 - 1/40 is 21/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/160 - 4/160 = 25 - 4/160 = 21/160
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