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Subtract 10/32 from 8/72

8/72 - 10/32 is -29/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    8/72 = 8 × 4/72 × 4 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 90/288 = 32 - 90/288 = -58/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/144

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