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Subtract 12/32 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 12/32

10/5 - 12/32 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    10/5 = 10 × 32/5 × 32 = 320/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/160 - 60/160 = 320 - 60/160 = 260/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
  6. In mixed form: 15/8

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