Subtract 3/5 from 7/32
7/32 - 3/5 is -61/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 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 5 × 32 = 160,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/160 - 96/160 = 35 - 96/160 = -61/160
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