Subtract 5/6 from 10/32
10/32 - 5/6 is -25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 80/96 = 30 - 80/96 = -50/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48
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