Subtract 1/32 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 1/32
60/10 - 1/32 is 191/32.
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,
60/10 = 60 × 16/10 × 16 = 960/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/160 - 5/160 = 960 - 5/160 = 955/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/32
- In mixed form: 531/32
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