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Subtract 5/72 from 32/10

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 5/72

32/10 - 5/72 is 1127/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    32/10 = 32 × 36/10 × 36 = 1152/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1152/360 - 25/360 = 1152 - 25/360 = 1127/360
  5. In mixed form: 347/360

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