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Subtract 3/32 from 42/10

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/32

42/10 - 3/32 is 657/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    42/10 = 42 × 16/10 × 16 = 672/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/160 - 15/160 = 672 - 15/160 = 657/160
  5. In mixed form: 417/160

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