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Subtract 5/32 from 2/40

2/40 - 5/32 is -17/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    2/40 = 2 × 4/40 × 4 = 8/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/160 - 25/160 = 8 - 25/160 = -17/160

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