Subtract 5/49 from 20/32
20/32 - 5/49 is 205/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
5/49 = 5 × 32/49 × 32 = 160/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/1568 - 160/1568 = 980 - 160/1568 = 820/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/392
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