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Subtract 32/10 from 2/80

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 3 2/10

2/80 - 32/10 is -127/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    32/10 = 32 × 8/10 × 8 = 256/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/80 - 256/80 = 2 - 256/80 = -254/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/40

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