Subtract 4/10 from 2/32
2/32 - 4/10 is -27/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/160 - 64/160 = 10 - 64/160 = -54/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/80
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