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Subtract 5/32 from 16/3

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 5/32

16/3 - 5/32 is 497/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    16/3 = 16 × 32/3 × 32 = 512/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/96 - 15/96 = 512 - 15/96 = 497/96
  5. In mixed form: 517/96

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