Subtract 32/18 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 14/18
8/5 - 32/18 is -8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 160/90 = 144 - 160/90 = -16/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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