Subtract 18/32 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 18/32
63/5 - 18/32 is 963/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
63/5 = 63 × 32/5 × 32 = 2016/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/160 - 90/160 = 2016 - 90/160 = 1926/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 963/80
- In mixed form: 123/80
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