(37)/(32)-(5)/(8) - subtraction of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 37/32 - 5/8 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 32
• 37/32 = (1*37)/(1*32) = 37/32
• 5/8 = (4*5)/(4*8) = 20/32
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 37/32 - 5/8 = 37/32 - 20/32
• (37-20)/32 = 17/32

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{37}{32 }-\frac{ 5}{8 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 32

$ \frac{37}{32 }= \frac{(1*37)}{(1*32)} =\frac{ 37}{32} $

$ \frac{5}{8 }= \frac{(4*5)}{(4*8)} =\frac{ 20}{32} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{37}{32 }-\frac{ 5}{8 }=\frac{ 37}{32 }-\frac{ 20}{32} $

$ \frac{(37-20)}{32 }=\frac{ 17}{32} $

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