Subtract 45/32 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 1 13/32
24/10 - 45/32 is 159/160.
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,
24/10 = 24 × 16/10 × 16 = 384/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/160 - 225/160 = 384 - 225/160 = 159/160
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