Subtract 84/10 from 20/32
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 8 4/10
20/32 - 84/10 is -311/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
84/10 = 84 × 16/10 × 16 = 1344/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/160 - 1344/160 = 100 - 1344/160 = -1244/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/40
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