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Subtract 72/10 from 1/32

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 7 2/10

1/32 - 72/10 is -1147/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    72/10 = 72 × 16/10 × 16 = 1152/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/160 - 1152/160 = 5 - 1152/160 = -1147/160

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