Subtract 1/80 from 7/32
7/32 - 1/80 is 33/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
1/80 = 1 × 2/80 × 2 = 2/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/160 - 2/160 = 35 - 2/160 = 33/160
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