Subtract 24/32 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 24/32
10/5 - 24/32 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
10/5 = 10 × 32/5 × 32 = 320/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/160 - 120/160 = 320 - 120/160 = 200/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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