Subtract 4/10 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 4/10
32/18 - 4/10 is 62/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/90 - 36/90 = 160 - 36/90 = 124/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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