Subtract 9/10 from 8/32
8/32 - 9/10 is -13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/160 - 144/160 = 40 - 144/160 = -104/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20
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