Subtract 30/5 from 1/32, Solve 1/32

Subtract 30/5 from 1/32

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

1/32 - 30/5 is -191/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
5/160 - 960/160 = 5 - 960/160 = -955/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/32

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