Subtract 16/32 from 3/10
3/10 - 16/32 is -1/5.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 16/10 × 16 = 48/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/160 - 80/160 = 48 - 80/160 = -32/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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