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Subtract 5/80 from 2/32

2/32 - 5/80 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 80 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    5/80 = 5 × 2/80 × 2 = 10/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/160 - 10/160 = 10 - 10/160 = 0/160
  5. The answer is 0

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