Subtract 7/20 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 7/20
49/32 - 7/20 is 189/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/160 - 56/160 = 245 - 56/160 = 189/160 - In mixed form: 129/160
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