Subtract 54/32 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 22/32
10/35 - 54/32 is -157/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
10/35 = 10 × 32/35 × 32 = 320/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
54/32 = 54 × 35/32 × 35 = 1890/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/1120 - 1890/1120 = 320 - 1890/1120 = -1570/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/112
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