Subtract 63/32 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1 31/32
12/10 - 63/32 is -123/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/160 - 315/160 = 192 - 315/160 = -123/160
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