Subtract 36/32 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 1 4/32
21/5 - 36/32 is 123/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
21/5 = 21 × 32/5 × 32 = 672/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/160 - 180/160 = 672 - 180/160 = 492/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/40
- In mixed form: 33/40
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