Subtract 12/32 from 4/10
4/10 - 12/32 is 1/40.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/160 - 60/160 = 64 - 60/160 = 4/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/40
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