Subtract 7/32 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 7/32
75 - 732 is 189160.
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,
75 = 7 × 325 × 32 = 224160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
732 = 7 × 532 × 5 = 35160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224160 - 35160 = 224 - 35160 = 189160 - In mixed form: 129160
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