Subtract 2/10 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 2/10
56/32 - 2/10 is 31/20.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
2/10 = 2 × 16/10 × 16 = 32/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/160 - 32/160 = 280 - 32/160 = 248/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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