Subtract 9/32 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 9/32
40/10 - 9/32 is 119/32.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/160 - 45/160 = 640 - 45/160 = 595/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/32
- In mixed form: 323/32
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