Subtract 7/32 from 3/5
35 - 732 is 61160.
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,
35 = 3 × 325 × 32 = 96160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
732 = 7 × 532 × 5 = 35160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96160 - 35160 = 96 - 35160 = 61160
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