Subtract 45/8 from 10/32
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 5 5/8
10/32 - 45/8 is -85/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
45/8 = 45 × 4/8 × 4 = 180/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/32 - 180/32 = 10 - 180/32 = -170/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/16
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