Subtract 14/32 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 14/32
75/10 - 14/32 is 113/16.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 16/10 × 16 = 1200/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/160 - 70/160 = 1200 - 70/160 = 1130/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/16
- In mixed form: 71/16
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