Subtract 4/5 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 4/5
32/8 - 4/5 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 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 5 × 8 = 40,
4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/40 - 32/40 = 160 - 32/40 = 128/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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