Subtract 9/32 from 8/10
810 - 932 is 83160.
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,
810 = 8 × 1610 × 16 = 128160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
932 = 9 × 532 × 5 = 45160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128160 - 45160 = 128 - 45160 = 83160
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