Subtract 45/32 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 13/32
32/10 - 45/32 is 287/160.
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,
32/10 = 32 × 16/10 × 16 = 512/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/160 - 225/160 = 512 - 225/160 = 287/160 - In mixed form: 1127/160
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