Subtract 10/36 from 20/32
20/32 - 10/36 is 25/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/288 - 80/288 = 180 - 80/288 = 100/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/72
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