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Subtract 5/10 from 6/32

6/32 - 5/10 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/160 - 80/160 = 30 - 80/160 = -50/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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