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Subtract 3/32 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/32

42/5 - 3/32 is 1329/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/160 - 15/160 = 1344 - 15/160 = 1329/160
  5. In mixed form: 849/160

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