Subtract 10/8 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 2/8
32/10 - 10/8 is 39/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
32/10 = 32 × 4/10 × 4 = 128/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
10/8 = 10 × 5/8 × 5 = 50/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/40 - 50/40 = 128 - 50/40 = 78/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/20
- In mixed form: 119/20
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