Subtract 3/32 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 3/32
90/5 - 3/32 is 573/32.
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,
90/5 = 90 × 32/5 × 32 = 2880/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/160 - 15/160 = 2880 - 15/160 = 2865/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 573/32
- In mixed form: 1729/32
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