Subtract 63/5 from 10/32
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 12 3/5
10/32 - 63/5 is -983/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
63/5 = 63 × 32/5 × 32 = 2016/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/160 - 2016/160 = 50 - 2016/160 = -1966/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -983/80
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