Subtract 8/10 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 8/10
32/28 - 8/10 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
32/28 = 32 × 5/28 × 5 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/140 - 112/140 = 160 - 112/140 = 48/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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