Subtract 5/90 from 10/32, Solve 10/32

Subtract 5/90 from 10/32

10/32 - 5/90 is 37/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1440 - 80/1440 = 450 - 80/1440 = 370/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/144

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