Subtract 6/10 from 81/32
1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 6/10
81/32 - 6/10 is 309/160.
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,
81/32 = 81 × 5/32 × 5 = 405/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
6/10 = 6 × 16/10 × 16 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/160 - 96/160 = 405 - 96/160 = 309/160 - In mixed form: 1149/160
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