Subtract 4/10 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 4/10
32/8 - 4/10 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
32/8 = 32 × 5/8 × 5 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
4/10 = 4 × 4/10 × 4 = 16/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/40 - 16/40 = 160 - 16/40 = 144/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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