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Subtract 20/24 from 2/32

2/32 - 20/24 is -37/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/96 - 80/96 = 6 - 80/96 = -74/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/48

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