Subtract 4/10 from 14/32
1432 - 410 is 380.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1432 = 14 × 532 × 5 = 70160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
410 = 4 × 1610 × 16 = 64160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70160 - 64160 = 70 - 64160 = 6160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 380
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