Subtract 3/32 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 3/32
54/5 - 3/32 is 1713/160.
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,
54/5 = 54 × 32/5 × 32 = 1728/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/160 - 15/160 = 1728 - 15/160 = 1713/160 - In mixed form: 10113/160
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