Subtract 63/80 from 5/32
5/32 - 63/80 is -101/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
63/80 = 63 × 2/80 × 2 = 126/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/160 - 126/160 = 25 - 126/160 = -101/160
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