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Subtract 7/32 from 1/5

1/5 - 7/32 is -3/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/160 - 35/160 = 32 - 35/160 = -3/160

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