Subtract 9/32 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 9/32
56/10 - 9/32 is 851/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
56/10 = 56 × 16/10 × 16 = 896/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/160 - 45/160 = 896 - 45/160 = 851/160 - In mixed form: 551/160
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