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Subtract 3/18 from 20/32

20/32 - 3/18 is 11/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/288 - 48/288 = 180 - 48/288 = 132/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24

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