Subtract 14/32 from 15/20
15/20 - 14/32 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/160 - 70/160 = 120 - 70/160 = 50/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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