Subtract 15/25 from 20/32
20/32 - 15/25 is 1/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
15/25 = 15 × 32/25 × 32 = 480/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/800 - 480/800 = 500 - 480/800 = 20/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/40
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