Subtract 10/80 from 4/32
4/32 - 10/80 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
10/80 = 10 × 2/80 × 2 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/160 - 20/160 = 20 - 20/160 = 0/160 - The answer is 0
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