Subtract 14/32 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 14/32
27/10 - 14/32 is 181/80.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 16/10 × 16 = 432/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/160 - 70/160 = 432 - 70/160 = 362/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/80
- In mixed form: 221/80
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