Subtract 10/35 from 20/32
20/32 - 10/35 is 19/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
10/35 = 10 × 32/35 × 32 = 320/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1120 - 320/1120 = 700 - 320/1120 = 380/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/56
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