Subtract 5/32 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 5/32
20/10 - 5/32 is 59/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/160 - 25/160 = 320 - 25/160 = 295/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
- In mixed form: 127/32
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