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Subtract 2/32 from 5/20

5/20 - 2/32 is 3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/160 - 10/160 = 40 - 10/160 = 30/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16

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