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Subtract 7/81 from 10/32

10/32 - 7/81 is 293/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    10/32 = 10 × 81/32 × 81 = 810/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    7/81 = 7 × 32/81 × 32 = 224/2592
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/2592 - 224/2592 = 810 - 224/2592 = 586/2592
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/1296

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