Subtract 42/32 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1 10/32
18/10 - 42/32 is 39/80.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 16/10 × 16 = 288/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/160 - 210/160 = 288 - 210/160 = 78/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/80
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