Subtract 1/32 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1/32
32/3 - 1/32 is 1021/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
32/3 = 32 × 32/3 × 32 = 1024/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/96 - 3/96 = 1024 - 3/96 = 1021/96 - In mixed form: 1061/96
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