Subtract 10/32 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 10/32
9/5 - 10/32 is 119/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
9/5 = 9 × 32/5 × 32 = 288/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/160 - 50/160 = 288 - 50/160 = 238/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/80
- In mixed form: 139/80
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