Subtract 1/10 from 5/32
5/32 - 1/10 is 9/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
1/10 = 1 × 16/10 × 16 = 16/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/160 - 16/160 = 25 - 16/160 = 9/160
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