Subtract 7/32 from 60/10, Solve 6 0/10

Subtract 7/32 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/32

60/10 - 7/32 is 185/32.

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,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
960/160 - 35/160 = 960 - 35/160 = 925/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/32
In mixed form: 525/32

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