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Subtract 2/5 from 12/32

12/32 - 2/5 is -1/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/160 - 64/160 = 60 - 64/160 = -4/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/40

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