Subtract 36/32 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 1 4/32
84/10 - 36/32 is 291/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
84/10 = 84 × 16/10 × 16 = 1344/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/160 - 180/160 = 1344 - 180/160 = 1164/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/40
- In mixed form: 711/40
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