Subtract 7/32 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 7/32
27/10 - 7/32 is 397/160.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 16/10 × 16 = 432/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/160 - 35/160 = 432 - 35/160 = 397/160 - In mixed form: 277/160
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