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Subtract 2/16 from 32/5

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 2/16

32/5 - 2/16 is 251/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/80 - 10/80 = 512 - 10/80 = 502/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/40
  6. In mixed form: 611/40

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