Subtract 10/40 from 8/32
8/32 - 10/40 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
10/40 = 10 × 4/40 × 4 = 40/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/160 - 40/160 = 40 - 40/160 = 0/160 - The answer is 0
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