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Subtract 5/32 from 24/3

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 5/32

24/3 - 5/32 is 251/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    24/3 = 24 × 32/3 × 32 = 768/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/96 - 15/96 = 768 - 15/96 = 753/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/32
  6. In mixed form: 727/32

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