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Subtract 3/8 from 42/32

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 3/8

42/32 - 3/8 is 15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/32 - 12/32 = 42 - 12/32 = 30/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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