Subtract 14/10 from 72/32
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1 4/10
72/32 - 14/10 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
14/10 = 14 × 16/10 × 16 = 224/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/160 - 224/160 = 360 - 224/160 = 136/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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