Subtract 7/32 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 7/32
7210 - 732 is 1117160.
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,
7210 = 72 × 1610 × 16 = 1152160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
732 = 7 × 532 × 5 = 35160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152160 - 35160 = 1152 - 35160 = 1117160 - In mixed form: 6157160
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