Subtract 27/32 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 27/32
32/5 - 27/32 is 889/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
32/5 = 32 × 32/5 × 32 = 1024/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/160 - 135/160 = 1024 - 135/160 = 889/160 - In mixed form: 589/160
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