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Subtract 12/10 from 8/32

1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 1 2/10

8/32 - 12/10 is -19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/160 - 192/160 = 40 - 192/160 = -152/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20

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