Subtract 8/32 from 6/10
6/10 - 8/32 is 7/20.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 16/10 × 16 = 96/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/160 - 40/160 = 96 - 40/160 = 56/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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