Subtract 28/32 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 28/32
28/5 - 28/32 is 189/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
28/5 = 28 × 32/5 × 32 = 896/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/160 - 140/160 = 896 - 140/160 = 756/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/40
- In mixed form: 429/40
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