Subtract 5/80 from 6/32
6/32 - 5/80 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
5/80 = 5 × 2/80 × 2 = 10/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/160 - 10/160 = 30 - 10/160 = 20/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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