Subtract 2/32 from 16/40
16/40 - 2/32 is 27/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
16/40 = 16 × 4/40 × 4 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/160 - 10/160 = 64 - 10/160 = 54/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/80
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