Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

84/32 - 40/10 is -11/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/160 - 640/160 = 420 - 640/160 = -220/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8

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