Subtract 45/32 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 13/32
2810 - 4532 is 223160.
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,
2810 = 28 × 1610 × 16 = 448160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4532 = 45 × 532 × 5 = 225160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448160 - 225160 = 448 - 225160 = 223160 - In mixed form: 163160
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