Subtract 20/24 from 2/32
2/32 - 20/24 is -37/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 80/96 = 6 - 80/96 = -74/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/48
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