Subtract 36/10 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 3 6/10
42/32 - 36/10 is -183/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
36/10 = 36 × 16/10 × 16 = 576/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/160 - 576/160 = 210 - 576/160 = -366/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/80
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