Subtract 2/20 from 10/32
10/32 - 2/20 is 17/80.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/160 - 16/160 = 50 - 16/160 = 34/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/80
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