Subtract 12/10 from 16/32
1st number: 16/32, 2nd number: 1 2/10
16/32 - 12/10 is -7/10.
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,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/160 - 192/160 = 80 - 192/160 = -112/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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