Subtract 5/28 from 10/32
10/32 - 5/28 is 15/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
10/32 = 10 × 7/32 × 7 = 70/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
5/28 = 5 × 8/28 × 8 = 40/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/224 - 40/224 = 70 - 40/224 = 30/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112
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