Subtract 10/5 from 2/32, Solve 2/32

Subtract 10/5 from 2/32

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

2/32 - 10/5 is -31/16.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
10/5 = 10 × 32/5 × 32 = 320/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/160 - 320/160 = 10 - 320/160 = -310/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16

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