Subtract 4/32 from 2/20
2/20 - 4/32 is -1/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/160 - 20/160 = 16 - 20/160 = -4/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/40
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