Subtract 4/32 from 10/5, Solve 2 0/5

Subtract 4/32 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/32

10/5 - 4/32 is 15/8.

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,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/160 - 20/160 = 320 - 20/160 = 300/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8

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