Subtract 15/75 from 20/32
20/32 - 15/75 is 17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/2400 - 480/2400 = 1500 - 480/2400 = 1020/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/40
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