Subtract 9/32 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 9/32
1610 - 932 is 211160.
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,
1610 = 16 × 1610 × 16 = 256160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
932 = 9 × 532 × 5 = 45160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256160 - 45160 = 256 - 45160 = 211160 - In mixed form: 151160
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