Subtract 8/5 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 3/5
12/32 - 8/5 is -49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/160 - 256/160 = 60 - 256/160 = -196/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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