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Subtract 49/10 from 36/32

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 4 9/10

36/32 - 49/10 is -151/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    49/10 = 49 × 16/10 × 16 = 784/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/160 - 784/160 = 180 - 784/160 = -604/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/40

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