Subtract 36/32 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 1 4/32
36/10 - 36/32 is 99/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
36/10 = 36 × 16/10 × 16 = 576/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/160 - 180/160 = 576 - 180/160 = 396/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/40
- In mixed form: 219/40
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