Subtract 2/32 from 49/5, Solve 9 4/5

Subtract 2/32 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 2/32

49/5 - 2/32 is 779/80.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
49/5 = 49 × 32/5 × 32 = 1568/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/160 - 10/160 = 1568 - 10/160 = 1558/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/80
In mixed form: 959/80

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