Subtract 10/80 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 10/80
40/32 - 10/80 is 9/8.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
10/80 = 10 × 2/80 × 2 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/160 - 20/160 = 200 - 20/160 = 180/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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