Subtract 3/5 from 72/32
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 3/5
72/32 - 3/5 is 33/20.
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,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/160 - 96/160 = 360 - 96/160 = 264/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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