Subtract 7/10 from 36/32
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 7/10
36/32 - 7/10 is 17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
7/10 = 7 × 16/10 × 16 = 112/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/160 - 112/160 = 180 - 112/160 = 68/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/40
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