Subtract 12/32 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/32
8/5 - 12/32 is 49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/160 - 60/160 = 256 - 60/160 = 196/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
- In mixed form: 19/40
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