Subtract 49/32 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 17/32
710 - 4932 is -133160.
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,
4932 = 49 × 532 × 5 = 245160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112160 - 245160 = 112 - 245160 = -133160
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