Subtract 40/20 from 14/32
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 2 0/20
14/32 - 40/20 is -25/16.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
40/20 = 40 × 8/20 × 8 = 320/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/160 - 320/160 = 70 - 320/160 = -250/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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