Subtract 7/32 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 7/32
49/5 - 7/32 is 1533/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/160 - 35/160 = 1568 - 35/160 = 1533/160 - In mixed form: 993/160
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