Subtract 35/32 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 3/32
710 - 3532 is -63160.
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,
710 = 7 × 1610 × 16 = 112160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3532 = 35 × 532 × 5 = 175160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112160 - 175160 = 112 - 175160 = -63160
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