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Subtract 10/32 from 16/5

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 10/32

16/5 - 10/32 is 231/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    16/5 = 16 × 32/5 × 32 = 512/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/160 - 50/160 = 512 - 50/160 = 462/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 231/80
  6. In mixed form: 271/80

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