Subtract 20/32 from 6/24
6/24 - 20/32 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/96 - 60/96 = 24 - 60/96 = -36/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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