Subtract 2/32 from 8/5, Solve 1 3/5

Subtract 2/32 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2/32

8/5 - 2/32 is 123/80.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
256/160 - 10/160 = 256 - 10/160 = 246/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/80
In mixed form: 143/80

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