Subtract 2/32 from 9/5, Solve 1 4/5

Subtract 2/32 from 9/5

1^st number: 1 4/5, 2^nd number: 2/32

9/5 - 2/32 is 139/80.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/160 - 10/160 = 288 - 10/160 = 278/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80

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