Subtract 36/32 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1 4/32
90/10 - 36/32 is 63/8.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 16/10 × 16 = 1440/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/160 - 180/160 = 1440 - 180/160 = 1260/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
- In mixed form: 77/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/10-72/32 90/20-36/32 90/10-36/64 90/30-36/32 90/10-36/96 90/50-36/32 90/70-36/32