Subtract 10/32 from 40/3, Solve 13 1/3

Subtract 10/32 from 40/3

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 10/32

40/3 - 10/32 is 625/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/96 - 30/96 = 1280 - 30/96 = 1250/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 625/48
In mixed form: 131/48

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