Subtract 8/32 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 8/32
21/10 - 8/32 is 37/20.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 16/10 × 16 = 336/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/160 - 40/160 = 336 - 40/160 = 296/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
- In mixed form: 117/20
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